8 rentals in Hayward
Hayward is a diverse East Bay city home to Cal State East Bay. Features affordable housing, BART access, and diverse dining.
Today, Hayward has 8 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,200/mo, typically leasing in about 360 days.
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Median Rent
$3,000/mo
↓ 23.1% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.6 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 8 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~360 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing 81% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Hayward
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
49,470 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,200/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,844/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,481/mo
Hayward
Typical rent costs about 34% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$128K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases with bedroom count, with moderate premiums for additional space.
Each additional bedroom adds about $592.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$990/mo)
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
13% of active listings
Average reduction: 15.6% (~$499/mo)
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