Average Rent in Hayward CA
12 apartment buildings, 61 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$2,463/mo
Cheapest
$1,028/mo
Properties
12
Units
61
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Hayward CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hayward CA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lakeside Village
4170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro
Junction Flats Apartments
816 W A St, Hayward
Woodchase Apartment Homes
2795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro
Bon Aire Apartments
20499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley
Austin Commons
50 Austin Ave, Hayward
Centro Callan Apartments
100 Callan Ave, San Leandro
Amador Village
24080 Amador St, Hayward
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Village 4170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro | $1,028 | $1,400 | $2.31 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Junction Flats Apartments 816 W A St, Hayward | $1,896 | $2,034 | $3.11 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 3 | Woodchase Apartment Homes 2795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro | $1,899 | $2,109 | $3.47 | 4.2 | 10 |
| 4 | Bon Aire Apartments 20499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley | $1,949 | $1,949 | $3.97 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 5 | Austin Commons 50 Austin Ave, Hayward | $2,200 | $2,516 | $2.86 | 3.7 | 5 |
| 6 | Centro Callan Apartments 100 Callan Ave, San Leandro | $2,217 | $2,619 | $4.73 | 4.9 | 14 |
| 7 | Amador Village 24080 Amador St, Hayward | $2,296 | $2,973 | $2.80 | 3.6 | 6 |
Explore Each Property
Lakeside Village
44170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro
Junction Flats Apartments
3.5816 W A St, Hayward
Woodchase Apartment Homes
4.22795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro
Bon Aire Apartments
4.820499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley
Austin Commons
3.750 Austin Ave, Hayward
Centro Callan Apartments
4.9100 Callan Ave, San Leandro
Hayward CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hayward CA is $2,463 per month, based on 61 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,028 at Lakeside Village to $2,550 at Legacy at Hayward Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,061/mo | $1,586/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $2,329/mo | $1,028/mo | 34 |
| 2 Bed | $3,024/mo | $2,251/mo | 16 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$99,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,463/mo.
Comfortable income
$118,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,028/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Cost of living in Hayward CA
We only have live rent data for Hayward CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,463 |
| Estimated total | $2,463/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 are refreshed annually.
Rent Trends in Hayward CA
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