Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

Prices and availability in Hayward, CA were last updated on 9 Jul 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Hayward, CA is between $2,100 and $3,957.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $1,050 and $3,085.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $927 and $3,971.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $1,895 and $4,489.

In Hayward, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 25% of Hayward's rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 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.