What's the average rent in Hayward, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Hayward, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,500 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

284

APARTMENTS

$2,410

HOUSES

$4,000

TOWNHOUSES

$2,900

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Hayward, CA at $2,410 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,000 per month. Townhomes average $2,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,061
2 Bedrooms	$2,541
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$2,495

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Hayward, CA is $2,061 per month, followed by $2,541 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,167
All	$2,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Hayward, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,167 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,418
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,995
All	$2,394

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,418 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,995 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,777
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$4,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Hayward, CA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,777 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom house.