Hayward, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Hayward, California rental market.

Hayward, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,424

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-0.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Hayward, California apartments have recorded a -0.1% rent decrease.

Hayward, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Hayward $2,189 $2,227 $2,335 $2,407 $2,370 $2,357 $2,381 $2,357 $2,415 $2,424
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Hayward
National
Nov 2021
$2,189
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,227
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,335
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,407
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,370
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,357
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,381
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,357
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,415
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,424
$1,748

Hayward, California Average Apartment Rent

Hayward, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 78.26%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Hayward, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.64%.

Hayward, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 21,549
Owner occupied housing units 27,993

Renters take up 43% of Hayward, California real estate, occupying a total of 21,549 units, while homeowners live in 27,993 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.7

Renter median household income**

$81,243

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.11

Rental vacancy rate**

4.6%

Hayward, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,130
1 bed 4,737
2 beds 10,583
3 beds 4,202
4 beds 712
5 or more beds 185

There are 10,583 rentals in Hayward, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 49%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 185 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Hayward, California homes for rent is 3.7.

Hayward, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 952
25 - 34 years 4,605
35 - 44 years 5,702
45 - 54 years 4,035
55 - 59 years 2,183
60 - 64 years 1,514
65 - 74 years 1,481
75 - 84 years 751
85 years and over 326

Most condos for rent in Hayward, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Hayward, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 14,569
Non-Family Households 6,980

Hayward, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 8,354
No related children of the householder under 18 13,195

A total of 14,569 apartments for rent in Hayward, California, or 68% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 39% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 8,354 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Hayward, California is 3.11.

Hayward, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 4,428
High school graduate (including equivalency) 5,556
Some college or associate's degree 6,256
Bachelor's degree or higher 5,309

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 25% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 21% of the homes for rent in Hayward, California.

Hayward, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 752
Built 2000 - 2009 1,101
Built 1990 - 1999 2,050
Built 1980 - 1989 3,036
Built 1970 - 1979 5,340
Built 1960 - 1969 3,550
Built 1950 - 1959 3,768
Built 1940 - 1949 1,051
Built 1939 or earlier 886

The highest share of Hayward, California apartment rentals, namely 25% or 5,340 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (17%, 3,768 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (16%, 3,550 units).

Hayward, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 1,181
Moved in 2018 to 2020 5,276
Moved in 2010 to 2017 10,869
Moved in 2000 to 2009 3,245
Moved in 1990 to 1999 494
Moved in 1989 or earlier 484

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Hayward, California renters (50%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Hayward, California condos for rent is 2015.

Hayward, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 2,061
1 vehicle available 7,152
2 vehicles available 8,563
3 vehicles available 2,584
4 vehicles available 731
5 or more vehicles available 458

When it comes to transportation options, 40% of Hayward, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 33% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 12% have 3 vehicles available.

Hayward, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 22,982
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 3,996
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 1,586
Walked 266
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 658
Worked at home 2,523

Hayward, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 59,878
Moved within same county 3,606
Moved from different county within same state 1,970
Moved from abroad 546

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Hayward, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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