What's the average rent in Hayward, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Hayward, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,454 per month, which is 26% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,454

-1.8%-$46 decrease month-over-month

1.3%$31 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

293

APARTMENTS

$2,334

HOUSES

$3,203

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Hayward, CA at $2,334 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,203 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,028
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$2,454

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Hayward, CA is $2,028 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,350
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$3,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Hayward, CA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,895
2 Bedrooms	$2,445
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,785
All	$2,338

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $1,895 per month, followed by $2,445 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,785 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,050
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,203

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Hayward, CA is $2,050 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.