City Centre

22800 Meridian Drive, Hayward, CA 94541

built 1999192 units3 floors★ 3.6 (53)

$2700 Off

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Summary

Living at City Centre puts you right in the heart of Hayward, with easy access to downtown shops, restaurants, and the Hayward BART station. This Essex-managed community is ideal for anyone who wants a comfortable apartment with convenient amenities like a pool and a co-working space, plus the peace of mind of nightly security. It's a solid choice for those who want a balance of community and easy access to the wider Bay Area.

Quick highlights: Managed by Essex · Nightly Onsite Guard Patrol · Co-working Space · Close to Hayward BART · Pet-friendly community.

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Unit 0793HW — $2,149/mo

Studio 1 ba 458 ft²

Lowest-priced unit available now.

Available

Range

$2,149 – $3,947

Lease

12 months

Move-in

Availability Pending

Available Units (15)

Studio (3)

★ Recommended for you

Unit 0793HW

Studio

1 ba

458 ft²

Availability Pending

$2,149

Unit 0665MW

Studio

1 ba

458 ft²

Availability Pending

$2,279

Studio · 1 ba · 458 sqft

Studio

1 ba

458 ft²

Available Now

$2,269

1 Bedroom (5)

1 Bed • 1 Bath
3D Tour 0733HW floor plan

Unit 0733HW

1 bd

1 ba

769 ft²

Availability Pending

$2,637

1 Bed • 1 Bath
3D Tour 0675MW floor plan

Unit 0675MW

1 bd

1 ba

769 ft²

Availability Pending

$2,649

1 bd · 1 ba · 708 sqft

1 bd

1 ba

708 ft²

Available Sep 5

$2,649

Unit 0675MW

1 bd

1 ba

708 ft²

Available Sep 5

$2,649

1 bd · 1 ba · 769 sqft

1 bd

1 ba

769 ft²

Available Now

$2,597

3 Bedrooms (2)

3 Beds • 2 Bath
3D Tour 0706HW floor plan

Unit 0706HW

3 bd

2 ba

1,255 ft²

Availability Pending

$3,947

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,255 sqft

3 bd

2 ba

1,255 ft²

Available Aug 7

$3,947

2 Bedrooms (5)

2 Beds • 2 Bath
3D Tour 22713S floor plan

Unit 22713S

2 bd

2 ba

1,046 ft²

Availability Pending

$3,167

2 Beds • 2 Bath
3D Tour 0744SC floor plan

Unit 0744SC

2 bd

2 ba

1,046 ft²

Availability Pending

$3,227

Unit 0605EC

2 bd

2 ba

1,057 ft²

Available Aug 7

$3,339

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,046 sqft

2 bd

2 ba

1,046 ft²

Available Aug 8

$3,157

Unit 0625MW

2 bd

2 ba

1,046 ft²

Available Aug 8

$3,157

The fine print

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy

Dogs✓ Allowed

Cats✓ Allowed

Dog deposit$500

Dog rent$75/mo

Cat deposit$500

Cat rent$50/mo

Fees & Deposits

One-time fees

Application fee$48

What renters say

Reviews

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3.6

53 reviews

Review Summary

Residents appreciate the convenient location and the responsive maintenance team, particularly Rene.
However, a significant concern is the reported roach infestation.
Several residents also mention high lease costs and poor grounds.
3.6 stars across 53 reviews.

Realist With a Review

3 months ago

I’m going to start this review off with the most important aspect of city center. When my wife and I were looking for units to move out of city center we came across a complex that we were interested ...

Atharva Pashankar

5 years ago

Best apartment complex to rent. Safest community at downtown Hayward. Best service and amenities provided. Lease is too costly. Ample parking space. As its name says, 'City centre' everything is on t...

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