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.
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18634-54 Meekland Apartments, 18634-54 Meekland Ave #18642, Hayward, CA 94541
$1,695/mo

O'Neil Gardens, 24545 Oneil Ave APT 210, Hayward, CA 94544
$1,750/mo
Orchard Apartments, 825 Orchard Ave #11, Hayward, CA 94544
$1,750/mo
21059-21063 Royal Ave, 21059-21063 Royal Ave #6, Hayward, CA 94541
$1,766/mo


Valencia Gardens, 21600 Westpark St #D0f3c845d, Hayward, CA 94541
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As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 100 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Hayward. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward start at $1,100/month, with an average of $2,053 and a median of $2,015/month. Prices reflect 100 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
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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.