Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

Prices and availability in Hayward, CA were last updated on 20 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Hayward, CA are: Legacy at Hayward, Cadence Apartments, Glen Oaks, 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 $1,950 and $4,022.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $1,798 and $4,022.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $1,730 and $4,022.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is between $2,006 and $4,444.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Hayward are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 21% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 91% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.