Rent by ZIP · Alameda County
Rent in Hayward, CA 94542
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,060 (-2.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,676 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,280 | $2,320 | -1.7% | $2,052–2,508 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,500 | $2,580 | -3.1% | $2,250–2,750 | $2,585 ±$588 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,060 | $3,150 | -2.9% | $2,754–3,366 | $2,664 ±$173 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,920 | $4,030 | -2.7% | $3,528–4,312 | $3,135 ±$1,175 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,640 | $4,770 | -2.7% | $4,176–5,104 | $3,288 ±$3,187 |
Small Area FMRs for the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,805.
What renters pay in 94542
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94541 | Hayward | $2,770 | $2,360 |
| 94544 | Hayward | $2,800 | $2,396 |
| 94539 | Fremont | $3,800 | $2,583 |
| 94545 | Hayward | $2,930 | $2,622 |
| 94538 | Fremont | $3,540 | $2,999 |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | $3,040 | $2,702 |
Fair Market Rents across Alameda County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.