Bay Area
Looking for apartments in California? The Bay Area encompasses several distinct cities, each with their own rental markets and community characteristics. To provide you with accurate rental trends and neighborhood information, please specify which city interests you: - San Francisco - Oakland - San Jose - Berkeley - Palo Alto - Mountain View - San Mateo Once you select a specific city, we can share detailed information about local rental trends, neighborhoods, and community features that matter most to your search.
San Jose
Consistently named among the best places to live in the nation, San Jose is a thriving city at the very heart of America’s tech industry. The highly-walkable downtown is a popular hangout for the entire community, featuring lush parks, exquisite restaurants, performance venues, and a vibrant nightlife scene. Over 30,000 students attend San Jose State University, and the position of the campus right downtown contributes to the college having a major impact on the local culture; the collegiate influence is amplified by the numerous smaller colleges throughout the city as well. The city layout is full of bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails, making the community very walkable and bike-friendly. San Jose is an excellent city for sports fans, between the San Jose Sharks NHL team, the San Jose Giants baseball team (affiliate to the more famous San Francisco Giants), and the 49ers playing at Levis Stadium in neighboring Santa Clara. The local museums include the San Jose Museum of Art, the Tech Museum of Innovation and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, all in the downtown core. Guadalupe River Park runs right through the center of town and includes the Heritage Rose Garden, hiking trails and picnic areas.
Hayward
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.
