Summerwood
21701 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
1-3 Beds | $2,050 - $2,675
Rental Market Trends in Hayward, CA
What is the average rent in Hayward, CA?
$2,079/month
Average Rent
661 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,079 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/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 $1,936 per month for a studio, $2,079 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,316 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,768 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hayward, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $8 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hayward, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
40%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward?
Based on current rent prices, Southgate, Longwood- Winton Grove and Hayward Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hayward?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Hayward, North Hayward and Mission-Garin are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hayward.
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Which Hayward neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hayward with the most apartments available are North Hayward, Mission-Garin and Jackson Triangle .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hayward, CA?
Because the average rent in Hayward is $2,079, you’ll want to make about $6,930 per month or $83,160 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.
How does Hayward, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hayward, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,058/month
$1,263/month
One Bedroom
$2,005/month
$2,151/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,258/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,041/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.