Santa Clara

Hayward, CA

Santa Clara - Hayward, CA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4 (2 Reviews)

A Bay Area neighborhood filled with amenities

Public Transportation • Great Location • Shopping • Restaurants •

Santa Clara is a small neighborhood about one mile southwest of Downtown Hayward. Similar to other Bay Area neighborhoods, Santa Clara rentals are known for being on the expensive side, but there are a few more affordable options available as well. The neighborhood has several parks, shopping plazas, restaurants, and business parks, including several of the city’s government offices. Santa Clara also neighbors the popular Southland Mall, which has a movie theater and arcade. Along with easy access to Downtown, Santa Clara is convenient to the Oakland International Airport, Chabot College, and California State University - East Bay. The Hayward Amtrak Station, Interstate 880, and U.S. Highway 92 make traveling through the Bay easy.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Santa Clara is $2,048 for one bedroom, $2,451 for two bedrooms, and $2,929 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Clara has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

1 BR
647 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,048/month

Average Rent

2 BR
923 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,451/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,077 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,929/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Santa Clara - Hayward, CA

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4 2 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

I live in Hayward California. It is a really nice area to live in. People are friendly and the whether is great. It is safe to walk outside at night. There is no fear of being out after dark. I would much rather live somewhere life Fremont or Castro Valley, but this will do just fine.

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