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Average Rent in Hayward, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Hayward, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,152/mo
▼ 4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,555/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
26
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Hayward, CA
12 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Hayward, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $195/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerwood | Unit 9 | $3,795 | $2,820 | $975 |
| Summerwood | Unit 8 | $2,829 | $2,555 | $274 |
| Legacy at Hayward Apartments | Unit 248, B01 | $3,954 | $3,699 | $255 |
| Legacy at Hayward Apartments | Unit 301, B02.1 | $3,850 | $3,699 | $151 |
| Summerwood | Unit 4 | $2,829 | $2,690 | $139 |
| Legacy at Hayward Apartments | Unit 340, B01 | $3,874 | $3,750 | $124 |
| Amador Village | Unit 7526, Willow | $3,338 | $3,228 | $110 |
| Legacy at Hayward Apartments | Unit 225, B01.1 | $3,799 | $3,699 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Hayward, CA
Compare average rent across Hayward, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hayward | $3,087 | ▲ $74 | $2,150 | 2 | 22 |
| Mission - Garin | $2,834 | ▲ $79 | $1,925 | 4 | 23 |
| Castro Valley 94546 | $2,695 | ▲ $30 | $2,695 | 1 | 1 |
| San Leandro 94578 | $2,413 | ▼ $28 | $2,413 | 1 | 1 |
| San Lorenzo 94580 | $1,183 | ▼ $7 | $1,008 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hayward, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $3,152 per month across 7 apartment communities and 26 available units. Rents have decreased $122 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Summerwood starting at $2,555/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,152/mo.
Prices range from $2,555 to $3,799 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Hayward, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,920 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $2,883 | -$37 | 6 |
| July 2026 | $2,929 | +$46 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,888 | -$41 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hayward, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hayward, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerwood | $2,555/mo | $2,723/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Marcotte Properties & Apartments | $2,595/mo | $2,595/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
| The Brook on Center | $2,695/mo | $2,695/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Austin Commons | $2,750/mo | $2,750/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
| Lincoln Landing | $2,867/mo | $3,341/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Amador Village | $3,228/mo | $3,228/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Legacy at Hayward Apartments | $3,699/mo | $3,742/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hayward, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$126,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,152/mo.
Comfortable income
$151,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,555/mo), you need to earn at least $102,000/year.
Median household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775 , about 25% 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) | $3,152 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,288/mo |
Population
159,201
Median household income
$113,775
Census median rent
$2,360/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
34 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Hayward, CA Apartments
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