Summerwood
21701 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
1-3 Beds | $2,050 - $2,625
$2,082/month
Average Rent
664 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,082 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Hayward one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hayward, you can expect to pay about $1,912 per month for a studio, $2,082 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,352 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,791 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Glen Eden, Southgate and Harder-Tennyson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Hayward, North Hayward and Mission-Garin are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hayward.
The neighborhoods in Hayward with the most apartments available are Mission-Garin, North Hayward and Mission-Foothill .
Because the average rent in Hayward is $2,082, you’ll want to make about $6,940 per month or $83,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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