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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

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Apartments Under $300

  • a living room with chairs and a coffee table
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    REDWOOD BUILDING 20200-20212 REDWOOD ROAD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
    STUDIO $250

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with furniture and a fireplace
    28
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    21000 Wilbeam Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,255+
    2 BEDS $1,822
    3 BEDS $1,781+

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a man fixing a piece of furniture in a living room
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    1400 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,348+
    1 BED $1,367
    2 BEDS $1,865

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a view of the pool from the top of a building
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    4109 Broadmoor Common, Fremont, CA 94538
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,626
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,662

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances and granite counter tops
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    959 Torrano Ave., Hayward, CA 94540
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A dollhouse living room with furniture and appliances.
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    24663 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544
    1 BED $1,745+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen with stove and refrigerator
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    1200 Davis St., San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,775

Apartments Under $1,900

  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    SOVEREIGN SQUARE APARTMENTS 16215 VIA ARRIBA, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580
    STUDIO $2,000
    1 BED $1,800+
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • A living room with a white couch and a television.
    Today

    38655 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94536
    STUDIO $1,890
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an exterior view of a brown building with a lawn and plants
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    165 Preda Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,895
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sliding glass door
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    24650 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544
    1 BED $1,940+
    2 BEDS $2,499+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • floor plan of a small house with a dinning room and a living room
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    24200 Silva Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
    2 BEDS $1,987
  • A modern kitchen with a large island and a stove top oven.
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    16183 Ashland Ave, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,495+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a window
    Today

    14365 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a sink and washes and dryers in it
    42
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    4261 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
    STUDIO $1,999+
    1 BED $2,252+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • A dining room with a wooden table set for a meal.
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    125 Cedar Pointe Loop, San Ramon, CA 94583
    1 BED $2,012+
    2 BEDS $2,241+

  • More Rentals Near Hayward, CA

  • a living room with a table and chairs and a ceiling fan
    31
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    34500 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94555
    STUDIO $2,025
    1 BED $2,225+
    2 BEDS $2,650
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    87
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    4875 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
    1 BED $2,045+
    2 BEDS $2,575
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    24
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    39600 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    29
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    39600 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
    1 BED $2,141+
    2 BEDS $2,664+
  • a pool table in a living room with a kitchen
    17
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    6250 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
    STUDIO $2,161+
    1 BED $2,543+
    2 BEDS $3,088+
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  • A living room with a blue couch and a white chair.
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    36000 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94536
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,600+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    41
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    16929 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sliding glass door
    46
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    24650 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    36000 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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Getting around in Hayward, CA

38 /100
Car-Dependent
41 /100
Some Transit
58 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 38, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 58

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,745 and $2,825.

How many cheap rentals are available in Hayward, CA on RentCafe?

There are 26 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Hayward, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average Hayward, CA cheap apartment size is 768 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

Cheap apartments in Hayward, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

A cheap apartment in Hayward, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Hayward, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Hayward, CA has never been easier. We feature 87 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Hayward, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Hayward, CA? The average apartment rent in Hayward is $2,464 per month so any rental south of $1,971 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Hayward, CA rents go as low as $250/mo.

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