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Discover affordable housing in Hayward where there are 52+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
959 Torrano Ave, Hayward, California 94542
bed1-2
payment$1053-1519/mo.
981 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward, California 94544
bed1-2
22880 Watkins St, Hayward, California 94541
bed1-2
22650 Alice St, Hayward, California 94541
bed2-3
2191 W Tennyson Rd , Hayward, California 94545
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait
paymentSubsidized
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
paymentIncome Based
accessibilityAccessible
29505 Mission Blvd., Hayward, California 29505
bed1-3
payment$727-2473/mo.
21659 Montgomery St, Hayward, California 94541
200 fa*gundes St, Hayward, California 94544
657 Bartlett Ave, Hayward, California 94541
32520 Pulaski Dr, Hayward, California 94544
2747 Oliver Dr, Hayward, California 94545
27901 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, California 94544
734 Harris Ct, Hayward, California 94544
25100 Cypress Ave, Hayward, California 94544
22328 S Garden Ave, Hayward, California 94541
561 A St, Hayward, California 94541
bed1-3
625 Berry Ave, Hayward, California 94544
bed2-4
24200 Silva Avenue, Hayward, California 94544
bed2
payment$1538-1871/mo.
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait
paymentSubsidized
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
paymentIncome Based
accessibilityAccessible
22842 Vermont Street , Hayward, California 94541
bed1-3
payment$1033-1725/mo.
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait
paymentSubsidized
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
paymentIncome Based
accessibilityAccessible
1433 North Lane, Hayward, California 94545
bed1-3
payment$830-1144/mo.
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Hayward, California
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment InHayward, California
$49.05/hour
(+207%) more thanCalifornia minimum wage and
$41.80(+577%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Hayward, California?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs atlocal levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within theirjurisdiction.
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Hayward, California.
Go to theCaliforniaPublic Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Hayward.
How many renters live in Hayward, California?
The City of Hayward haspeople living in households.
There are renters living inrenter households in thisCity. Renters make up 43.92percent of the population living in Hayward.
What is the rental market like in Hayward, California?
There are an estimated housing units in theHayward area. Of these, units are rentalhomes, making up percent of the housing market. Forevery renter household in Hayward, California, there are1.03 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Hayward?
The rental vacancy rate in Hayward is 5 percent.This is alower than averagevacancy rate.When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as morepeoplecompete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Hayward for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Hayward
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 1,130 4,737 10,583 4,202 712 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Hayward
A large number of apartments in Hayward have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and youngprofessionalsespecially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Hayward
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - rangesfrom $1,825 to $3,954. FMRs areupdated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $1,825 One BR $2,131 Two BR $2,590 Three BR $3,342 Four BR $3,954 2024 Fair Market Rents in Hayward, California
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hayward?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s FairMarket Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find aqualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shortersearch times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR Studio 322 28 percent One BR 1,182 25 percent Two BR 942 9 percent Rental Units Below FMR in Hayward, California
How many affordable rental units are in Hayward?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households inHayward, California including the following: Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.Federal Program Unit Count Low Income Housing Tax Credit Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance Section 236 Rental Assistance Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Tracked Units by Federal Program in Hayward, California
Income Based Apartments in Hayward, California
Hayward features 983 income based apartments.Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent andutilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Hayward, California
There are 1,364 rent subsidized apartments that do notprovide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hayward.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hayward, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hayward landlords$1,800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holdercontributes $600 towards rent inHayward.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hayward, California fora two-bedroom apartment is between $2,331 and $2,849.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.comresearch.
Affordable Housing Tip
Applying for housing with bad credit.
Most HUD housing programs, like Section 8 and Public Housing, do not have a credit check. But Section 8 landlords will likely require one for an available unit.
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