Summerwood
21701 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
$1,999 - $2,834
1-3 Beds
Hayward
Hayward, CA
Area Guide
Rich heritage and vibrant culture intersect in the East Bay community.
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Located in the East Bay, Hayward combines city living with natural surroundings. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,102 and showing a 2% annual increase. Housing choices include downtown apartments and residential areas near California State University, East Bay. With two BART stations and easy freeway access, Hayward provides convenient transportation for Bay Area commuters. Outdoor spaces include the Hayward Regional Shoreline and Japanese Gardens, which features traditional design elements dating back generations.
Downtown Hayward showcases public art through its mural program, adding character to the streetscape. The California State University, East Bay campus sits atop the hills, while Chabot College adds to the educational landscape. Historic architecture dots the city, including the distinctive City Hall and the Green Shutter Hotel, a National Register of Historic Places landmark. The Hayward Public Library, completed in 2019, demonstrates the city's environmental leadership as a net-zero energy building.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Hayward, CA is $1,945 for a studio, $2,074 for one bedroom, $2,330 for two bedrooms, and $2,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hayward has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,074/month
669 Sq Ft
House
$3,773/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,291/month
827 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,889/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
37
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
611 Students
Public
Grades K-6
595 Students
Public
Grades K-6
642 Students
Public
Grades K-6
479 Students
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
545 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
711 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
407 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,947 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,712 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,551 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail
- Niles Canyon Railway
- Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
- Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.