What's the average rent in Hayward, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Hayward, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,595 per month, which is 33% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,595

3.9%$97 increase month-over-month

4.6%$114 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

239

APARTMENTS

$2,415

HOUSES

$3,814

TOWNHOUSES

$3,450

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Hayward, CA at $2,415 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,814 per month. Townhomes average $3,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,075
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$2,595

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Hayward, CA is $2,075 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,411
2 Bedrooms	$2,698
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,750
All	$3,450

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Hayward, CA is $1,411 per month, followed by $2,698 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,750 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$5,935
All	$2,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,935 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,850
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,814

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Hayward, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom house.