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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA. 203 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $300

  • a living room with chairs and a coffee table
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    REDWOOD BUILDING 20200-20212 REDWOOD ROAD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
    STUDIO $250

Apartments Under $400

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with chairs and a television
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    3431 Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • floor plan of a small house with a dinning room and a living room
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    24200 Silva Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
    2 BEDS $1,598+

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a living room with a blue couch and chairs and a tv
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    45 Newell Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $1,650+
    1 BED $1,925+
    2 BEDS $1,925+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a large pool with chairs and umbrellas in front of an apartment building
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    2511 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    STUDIO $1,750
    2 BEDS $2,595
    3 BEDS $3,000
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen with stove and refrigerator
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    1200 Davis St., San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,825
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
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    1137 & 1175 Walpert Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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    4875 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
    1 BED $1,945+
    2 BEDS $2,435+
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    39600 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
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    4400 Hansen Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
    1 BED $2,150+
    2 BEDS $2,850+
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  • a pool table in a living room with a kitchen
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    6250 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
    STUDIO $2,188+
    1 BED $2,360+
    2 BEDS $3,125+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    3110 Casa De Campo, San Mateo, CA 94403
    STUDIO $2,195+
    1 BED $2,445
    2 BEDS $3,245+
  • a view of the master bedroom and living room from the bed
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    1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $2,195+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and a stove and microwave
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    34077 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
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    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,575+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    4890 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
    1 BED $2,210+
    2 BEDS $2,618+
  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
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    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
    STUDIO $2,225+
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $3,100
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    39600 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
    1 BED $2,233+
    2 BEDS $2,961+
  • an image of a bedroom with blue walls and a white bed
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    37057 Magnolia Street, Newark, CA 94560
    1 BED $2,287+
    2 BEDS $2,880+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    36000 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a sidewalk in front of a building with palm trees
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    1305, 1309 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
    1 BED $2,395
  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
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    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • a view of a living room and a kitchen with a table and chairs
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    5300 Iron Horse Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
    STUDIO $2,405+
    1 BED $2,480+
    2 BEDS $3,195+
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    9849 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
    3 BEDS $2,995
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $3,200
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $4,500+
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Getting around in Hayward, CA

38 /100
Car-Dependent
41 /100
Some Transit
58 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 38, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 58

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,598 and $1,949.

How many cheap rentals are available in Hayward, CA on RentCafe?

There are 21 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Hayward, CA were last updated on 18 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average Hayward, CA cheap apartment size is 841 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

Cheap apartments in Hayward, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Hayward, CA?

A cheap apartment in Hayward, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Hayward, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Hayward, CA has never been easier. We feature 203 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Hayward, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Hayward, CA? The average apartment rent in Hayward is $2,417 per month so any rental south of $1,934 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Hayward, CA rents go as low as $250/mo.

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