Rent by ZIP · Alameda County
Rent in Hayward, CA 94545
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,930 (-4.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,442 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,180 | $2,250 | -3.1% | $1,962–2,398 | $2,233 ±$140 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,390 | $2,510 | -4.8% | $2,151–2,629 | $2,104 ±$211 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,930 | $3,060 | -4.2% | $2,637–3,223 | $2,622 ±$147 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,750 | $3,910 | -4.1% | $3,375–4,125 | $2,908 ±$549 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,440 | $4,640 | -4.3% | $3,996–4,884 | $3,500+ |
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 94545
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94544 | Hayward | $2,800 | $2,396 |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | $3,040 | $2,702 |
| 94547 | Hercules | $3,490 | $2,517 |
| 94542 | Hayward | $3,060 | $2,664 |
| 94541 | Hayward | $2,770 | $2,360 |
| 94549 | Lafayette | $3,650 | $3,151 |
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.