Apartments for Rent in Hayward Under $2,500
Hayward sits further south along the BART line (Hayward and South Hayward stations) with suburban housing, Cal State East Bay, and a mix of retail and industrial. Considerably cheaper than closer-in East Bay; 1BRs regularly under $2,100.
12 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Hayward right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 12 apartments for rent in Hayward under $2,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Hayward?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Hayward start at $1,650/month, with an average of $2,087 and a median of $2,069/month. Prices reflect 12 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is Hayward like?
Hayward sits further south along the BART line (Hayward and South Hayward stations) with suburban housing, Cal State East Bay, and a mix of retail and industrial. Considerably cheaper than closer-in East Bay; 1BRs regularly under $2,100.