Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

Prices and availability in Hayward, CA were last updated on 15 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Hayward, CA are: Legacy at Hayward, Glen Oaks, The Dutton Apartments, Andina Apartments and Lincoln Landing.

The average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,424.

The price range for a studio apartment in Hayward, CA is between $2,100 and $3,954.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $1,798 and $3,118.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $1,836 and $3,954.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $2,300 and $4,494.

In Hayward 42% of the housing is rented out compared to 58% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 25% of Hayward's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 51% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Hayward is 43 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 10% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Hayward are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.