Summerwood
21701 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
$2,185 - $2,825
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hayward, CA is $1,988 for a studio, $2,101 for one bedroom, $2,373 for two bedrooms, and $2,794 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hayward has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,101/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$2,857/month
881 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,429/month
896 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,755/month
846 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hayward, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
605 Students
Public
Grades K-5
581 Students
Public
Grades K-5
606 Students
Public
Grades K-5
517 Students
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Impact Academy of Arts and Technology
Public
Grades 6-12
716 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
405 Students
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
669 Students
Public
Grades K-12
643 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
582 Students
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
Impact Academy of Arts and Technology
Public
Grades 6-12
716 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,580 Students
Public
Grades K-12
643 Students
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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
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.