Park Orchard
605 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
Property Summary
This apartment community, built in 1963, offers a unique living experience in the East Bay. The grounds are well-landscaped and feature a lagoon with koi fish and turtles. Residents enjoy access to a pool, fitness center, sauna, and clubhouse. Apartment units provide private balconies or patios, with select homes featuring stainless steel appliances, hard surface flooring, and vaulted ceilings. The community is pet-friendly and includes gated, controlled access. On-site management and maintenance are available for resident convenience.
Renter brief
At the source check, 13 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,249/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 1, 2026
Three things to know
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Parking is charged separately
The listed monthly charge is $50/mo on top of rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Hayward is 0.9 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 3 weeks ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Unit 53EAvailable Now$2,249/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Unit 31NAvailable Now$2,406/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Unit 09EAvailable Now$2,435/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 24SAvailable Now$2,491/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Unit 36EAvailable Now$2,512/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 44SAvailable Oct 6$2,539/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 31SAvailable Now$2,693/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 13SAvailable Now$2,720/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 20SAvailable Now$2,825/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Unit 10NAvailable Now$3,019/mo
- 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 ft² · Unit 07EAvailable Oct 6$3,816/mo
- 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 ft² · Unit 09SAvailable Oct 6$3,966/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 ft² · Unit 45SAvailable Now$4,121/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 356 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
Within 2% of the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 356 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.9 mi straight-line distance to Hayward
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1963
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Priced separately at $50/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Playground
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Service
- Sauna
- Pool
- Storage Space
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the clean grounds, friendly staff, and relaxing features like the koi pond.
- However, some experienced issues with deposit refunds after moving out and problems with contaminated water.
- Several residents also found the utility bills to be expensive.
- 3.7 stars across 24 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitHayward · 0.9 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSmart & Final · 0.3 mi
- Dining101 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSpring Grove Park · 0.5 mi
- UniversityCal State East Bay (Hayward) · 1.2 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Middle Schools (3)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $50/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Hayward is 0.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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