Average Rent in Hayward, CA

Current Versus Historical Hayward, CA Rents

Hayward rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,423, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,279 (-42.59%) year-over-year from $3,003 to $1,724. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-2.65%) year-over-year from $1,947 to $1,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (3.72%) year-over-year from $2,507 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.34%) year-over-year from $3,413 to $3,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,359 (33.85%) year-over-year from $4,016 to $5,375. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 40.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.57	$1,895	$1,947 (-2.65%)	$1,767 (7.26%)
2 BR	$3.44	$2,600	$2,507 (3.72%)	$2,293 (13.37%)

Historical Rents in Hayward, CA

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Top Cities Near Hayward

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Hayward. The average rent in Hayward is currently $3,144 per month. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,539, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Hayward, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,833 per month.

Let's compare Hayward, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Hayward, CA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.60% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Hayward, CA are about 41.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Hayward, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,995	$2,225	$2,995	$2,539
San Mateo, CA	N/A	$2,799	$3,812	$3,144
San Francisco, CA	$2,650	$3,538	$4,944	$3,833

Top Neighborhoods Near Hayward

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Hayward. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Hayward, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Hayward, CA is currently around $3,996 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Hayward's average rent, which is only $2,423. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Hayward, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,996 per month. Whereas, at $3,996 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Hayward. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,867	$3,671	$4,994	$3,996

Top Counties Near Hayward

There are a total of 1 counties located by Hayward, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,380. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,855. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,833, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Hayward, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Hayward, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Hayward, CA is 32.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Hayward, CA is 41.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$2,188	$2,395	$2,995	$2,855
San Mateo, CA	$2,487	$2,782	$3,800	$3,380
San Francisco, CA	$2,650	$3,538	$4,944	$3,833

Top Zipcodes Near Hayward

There is one zipcode in or near Hayward, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $4,733.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Hayward, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
94105, San Francisco, CA	$3,095	$4,399	$5,979	$4,733

Frequently Asked Questions - Hayward Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hayward, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Hayward, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,423. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Hayward, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Hayward, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Hayward.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,095 and an average price per square feet of $4.57. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hayward.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,695 and an average price per square feet of $3.44. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hayward.

How have rent prices in Hayward, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Hayward, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hayward, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Hayward, CA is around $1,938/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.