Hayward, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Hayward, CA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hayward, CA is $2,641.
Average rent
$2,641
Month-over-month change
+$141
Year-over-year change
+$223
Available rentals
243
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $9,937.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 14 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 10 |
| $2,200 | 11 |
| $2,300 | 16 |
| $2,400 | 23 |
| $2,500 | 24 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 11 |
| $2,800 | 11 |
| $2,900 | 8 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 9 |
| $3,200 | 8 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,400 | 14 |
| $3,500 | 9 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 7 |
| $3,800 | 9 |
| $3,900 | 13 |
| $4,000 | 8 |
| $4,100 | 10 |
| $4,200 | 7 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 9 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $223 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,397 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,449 |
| Mar | $2,495 | $2,450 |
| Apr | $2,425 | $2,400 |
| May | $2,395 | $2,434 |
| Jun | $2,350 | $2,500 |
| Jul | $2,400 | $2,455 |
| Aug | $2,461 | $2,465 |
| Sep | $2,450 | $2,500 |
| Oct | $2,500 | No data |
| Nov | $2,532 | No data |
| Dec | $2,430 | No data |
Market temperature
The Hayward, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Hayward, CA is 32% higher than the national average.
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