# Average Rent in Hayward, CA > How much is rent in Hayward, CA? $2,648 median across 99 units in 26 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Hayward, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Hayward, CA is $2,727 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 99 priced apartments in 26 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 26 apartment buildings, 99 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/) Avg Rent $2,727/mo median $2,648 [-2.5% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/trends/) Cheapest $1,925/mo Timberlane Apartments Properties 26 tracked daily Units 99 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/trends/) [Explore Hayward, CA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=hayward-ca) [Hayward, CA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 26 properties in Hayward, CA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,727 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Hayward, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $2,880, ended at $2,727. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 2,880 | | Aug | 2,938 | | Aug | 2,899 | | Aug | 2,880 | | Sep | 2,905 | | Sep | 2,925 | | Sep | 2,925 | | Sep | 2,942 | | Oct | 2,897 | | Oct | 2,797 | | Oct | 2,871 | | Oct | 2,711 | | Oct | 2,731 | | Nov | 2,727 | [Full Hayward, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Hayward, CA Rent Prices All 26 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3.6 (37)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/redwoods-apartments-hayward-ca/): Redwoods Apartments 320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $1,925/mo Avg $1,925 1 units [#2 4 (21)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/timberlane-apartments-hayward-ca/): Timberlane Apartments 382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $1,925/mo Avg $1,925 1 units [#3 2.3 (43)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/solis-gardens-apartments-hayward-ca/): Solis Gardens Apartments 145 Lund Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $1,975/mo Avg $2,352 6 units [#4 3.5 (155)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/glen-oaks-hayward-ca/): Glen Oaks 27475 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA From $2,027/mo Avg $2,314 5 units [#5 2 (27)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/jackson-flats-apartments-hayward-ca/): Jackson Flats Apartments 24900 Santa Clara St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $2,029/mo Avg $2,260 3 units [#6 4.1 (8)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/bart-springs-apartments-hayward-ca/): Bart Springs Apartments 29033 Dixon St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $2,100/mo Avg $2,100 1 units [#7 3 (25)](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/aloha-apartments-hayward-ca/): Aloha Apartments 250 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $2,109/mo Avg $2,109 1 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Redwoods Apartments 320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/redwoods-apartments-hayward-ca/) | $1,925 | $1,925 | $4.10/ft² | 3.6 (37) | 1 | | 2 | [Timberlane Apartments 382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/timberlane-apartments-hayward-ca/) | $1,925 | $1,925 | $4.10/ft² | 4 (21) | 1 | | 3 | [Solis Gardens Apartments 145 Lund Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/solis-gardens-apartments-hayward-ca/) | $1,975 | $2,352 | $3.95/ft² | 2.3 (43) | 6 | | 4 | [Glen Oaks 27475 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/glen-oaks-hayward-ca/) | $2,027 | $2,314 | $3.34/ft² | 3.5 (155) | 5 | | 5 | [Jackson Flats Apartments 24900 Santa Clara St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/jackson-flats-apartments-hayward-ca/) | $2,029 | $2,260 | -- | 2 (27) | 3 | | 6 | [Bart Springs Apartments 29033 Dixon St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/bart-springs-apartments-hayward-ca/) | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2.85/ft² | 4.1 (8) | 1 | | 7 | [Aloha Apartments 250 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/aloha-apartments-hayward-ca/) | $2,109 | $2,109 | -- | 3 (25) | 1 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/) [Redwoods Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/redwoods-apartments-hayward-ca/): ![Redwoods Apartments apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22241?w=600) 3.6 (37) 320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $1,925/mo 1 units [Timberlane Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/timberlane-apartments-hayward-ca/): ![Timberlane Apartments apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22229?w=600) 4 (21) 382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $1,925/mo 1 units [Solis Gardens Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/solis-gardens-apartments-hayward-ca/): ![Solis Gardens Apartments apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJjeypw_6Tj4AR1NGMaZH9QJQ/photos/Aa-ngMajeV_JeWIg7rxuvyb-gUC2yQN__Bq0RYF3LQsrO2mPf9DmSHotLE8XZypDuCp8rD91fry6vE39Zf-SkvtGAgXec3kCIJQ3UNmNbO_B35nGCwdSJU08SUmUVDzhCyX5iEIHqTxFnyU7v8WdzM5zfH_aaRlizZQLJi5F1Fr2kjMMpaCA4zLFNyRm8CCrISuhqVAieccOqZOTz4bUi8DpDRCsUhtOy0t1RWE6oPMfho9hKHCavpyDoQkkCVS4dsYDFfoTGK-Kip9GDGnAnh-NDYkJ4wj3WUFbyKkjxSNwWqfGxFA77HdJckt0LawtjG2wAuK_3GfBwwGwVQdy59XdLXaz13UvCtGPfJnuoTNid9Z34X8yc7C352z-unxur7X7fnUVR7iEDp1sbR7KR0c8MlkgWyR4ZMkNLQNuDL_IVndOhA?w=600) 2.3 (43) 145 Lund Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $1,975/mo 6 units [Glen Oaks](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/glen-oaks-hayward-ca/): ![Glen Oaks apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22223?w=600) 3.5 (155) 27475 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA From $2,027/mo 5 units [Jackson Flats Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/jackson-flats-apartments-hayward-ca/): ![Jackson Flats Apartments apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22227?w=600) 2 (27) 24900 Santa Clara St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $2,029/mo 3 units [Bart Springs Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/bart-springs-apartments-hayward-ca/): ![Bart Springs Apartments apartments in Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22246?w=600) 4.1 (8) 29033 Dixon St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA From $2,100/mo 1 units [Browse all Hayward, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/) By Area ## Hayward, CA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Mission - Garin 24](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mission%20-%20Garin)[North Hayward 3](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Hayward)[xóm Thố 3](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=x%C3%B3m%20Th%E1%BB%91)[Castro Valley 94546 1](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Castro%20Valley%2094546)[San Leandro 94578 1](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=San%20Leandro%2094578) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Hayward, CA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/rent-map/) ## Hayward, CA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Hayward, CA is **$2,727 per month**, based on 99 units across 26 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,925 at Timberlane Apartments to $4,022 at Legacy at Hayward Apartments. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $1,975/mo | $1,975/mo | 2 | | 1 Bed | $2,357/mo | $1,925/mo | 40 | | 2 Bed | $2,966/mo | $2,143/mo | 50 | | 3 Bed | $3,347/mo | $3,002/mo | 7 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Hayward, CA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hayward, CA averages **$2,357/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,966/mo**. At the local median household income of **$113,775**, that works out to **29% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hayward, CA at **$2,360/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/trends/) runs **16% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hayward, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hayward, CA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $109,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,727/mo. Comfortable income $131,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,925/mo), you need to earn at least **$77,000/year**. Median household income in Hayward, CA is **$113,775** , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Hayward, CA Overall prices in Hayward, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hayward, CA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,727 | | Utilities | $861 | | Groceries | $622 | | Transportation | $2,051 | | Healthcare | $1,001 | | Other goods and services | $1,601 | | Estimated total | $8,863/mo | Population 159,201 Median household income $113,775 Census median rent $2,360/mo Census rent burden 32.0% Median age 38.2 Mean commute 34 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in California How Hayward, CA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Hayward, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,102 | +14% | -4.2% | 50 | | [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,360 | +23% | -5.1% | 36 | | [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,879 | +6% | +1.6% | 34 | | [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,268 | -17% | -13.6% | 33 | | [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,231 | +92% | +7.6% | 32 | | [Antioch, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/antioch-ca/) | $2,278 | -16% | -7% | 31 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Hayward, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Hayward, CA is $2,727 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 99 priced apartments in 26 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Hayward, CA? The median asking rent in Hayward, CA is $2,648 per month, computed from 99 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,727/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hayward, CA? The lowest available rent in Hayward, CA starts at $1,925 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA? 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward, CA average $2,357/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,925/mo across 40 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA? 2-bedroom apartments in Hayward, CA average $2,966/mo. Units start from $2,143/mo across 50 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Hayward, CA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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