What's the average rent in Hayward, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Hayward, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,448 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,448

1.5%$37 increase month-over-month

1.7%$42 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

275

APARTMENTS

$2,317

HOUSES

$3,295

TOWNHOUSES

$2,795

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Hayward, CA at $2,317 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,295 per month. Townhomes average $2,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,048
2 Bedrooms	$2,525
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,950
All	$2,448

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Hayward, CA is $2,048 per month, followed by $2,525 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,778
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,490
All	$2,795

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Hayward, CA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,778 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,490 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,075
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$6,368
All	$2,301

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $2,075 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,368 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,630
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,451
All	$3,295

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Hayward, CA is $1,630 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,451 for a 4 bedroom house.