Summerwood
21701 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
$2,150 - $2,740
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hayward, CA
What is the average rent in Hayward, CA?
$2,087/month
Average Rent
669 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,087 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Hayward one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hayward, you can expect to pay about $1,950 per month for a studio, $2,087 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,346 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,762 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hayward, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $6 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hayward, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
46%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward?
Based on current rent prices, Meek Town, Cherry Orchard and Harder-Tennyson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hayward?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Hayward, North Hayward and Mission-Garin are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hayward.
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Which Hayward neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hayward with the most apartments available are Mission-Foothill, Mission-Garin and Jackson Triangle .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hayward, CA?
Because the average rent in Hayward is $2,087, you’ll want to make about $6,956 per month or $83,472 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hayward, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hayward, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,280/month
One Bedroom
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$2,150/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,358/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,208/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.