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Walnut Hills Apartments

1137 Walpert Street, Hayward, CA 94541

Property Summary

Located in Hayward, this community offers a pleasant setting with landscaped courtyards, a running stream, and ponds. Residents enjoy shared amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, and clubhouse. The property features two-story buildings with select units offering private balconies or decks that overlook the garden areas or provide views of the hills. Units are equipped with kitchens featuring dishwashers and disposals, and some floor plans include a den. On-site maintenance and property management are available for convenience.

Renter brief

At the source check, 7 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,700/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 18, 2026

Three things to know

23% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

$1,700 to start, vs a median of $2,195 (within 3 mi).

Source · 361 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

cats allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Hayward is 0.7 mi away

This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

Available units

Checked 5 days ago

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 487 ft²
    Available Now
    $1,700/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 756 ft²
    Available Now
    $1,975/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 910 ft²
    Available Now
    $1,975/mo
  • 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 956 ft² · Unit 79
    Available Oct 15
    $2,300/mo
  • 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 956 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,300/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 956 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,300/mo
  • 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,126 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,600/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$1,700
Within 3 mi median$2,195

Source · 361 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.

Rent comparisonStrong

23% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 361 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.7 mi straight-line distance to Hayward

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1958

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Recycling
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Pool

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
DogsNot allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$40

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the beautiful landscaping, helpful staff, and spacious apartments.
  • However, several residents express concerns about the high utility fees and outdated amenities.
  • 4.2 stars across 9 reviews.
M
Mark Ramirez
6 years ago
Google
I’ve been a resident since 2009. Comparing apples with apples the apartments Sq Ft, landscaping, parking and maintenance response is awesome. The Gym equipment has not been upgraded since 2009. Enf...
G
gabriel gomez
8 years ago
Google
My girlfriend and I have lived here for a few years now and we love it. It's a secluded complex up on a hill not to far from downtown. I love that there is a field close by where you can see deer and ...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Hayward · 0.7 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    La Grande Market · 0.4 mi
  • Dining
    144 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Lake Don Castro · 0.4 mi
  • University
    Cal State East Bay (Hayward) · 1.3 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are not allowed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 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 22, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Hayward is 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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