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The Hayden

$2,097 – $2,973/mo

486 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553

What floor plans are available at The Hayden?

The Hayden currently lists 3 floor plans across 5 available units, from studio to two-bedroom, starting at $2,097/mo. 1 studio at $2,097/mo (550 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 14. 4 two-bedrooms from $2,845 to $2,973/mo (903–1,030 sq ft), earliest move-in Aug 7. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

Studio

Starting at $2,097

Studio • 1 Bath • 550 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
213-05$2,097550Sep 14

2x1

Starting at $2,845

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 903 Sq Ft

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
218-06$2,855903Sep 25
238-11$2,855903Oct 29
152-15$2,845903Oct 31

2x2 W/D

Starting at $2,973

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,030 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
124-08$2,9731,030Aug 7

What are the fees and lease terms at The Hayden?

Rent at The Hayden is $2,097 – $2,973 per month. Leases are typically 14 months. The earliest listed move-in is Aug 7. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $2,097 – $2,973/mo
  • Lease term

    14 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Aug 7

What do the amenities at The Hayden look like?

  • Pool
    3 photos

Where is The Hayden?

The Hayden is at 486 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553.

486 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553


What is the neighborhood around The Hayden like?

From The Hayden, the nearest grocery store is Lucky (7-minute walk) and the nearest transit stop is Morello Ave and Arnold Dr (4-minute walk).

  • Nearest grocery store

    Lucky · 7-minute walk
  • Nearest transit stop

    Morello Ave and Arnold Dr · 4-minute walk

Residents give The Hayden a C grade (about 3.7 out of 5) from 64 reviews. The property has experienced significant management transitions, with current staff receiving strong praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care for residents. Most recent reviews highlight well-maintained grounds, clean common areas, reliable maintenance service, and a quiet community atmosphere.

3.70
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.9
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Maintenance4.8
Location4.6
Building Quality4.3

The property has experienced significant management transitions, with current staff receiving strong praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care for residents. Most recent reviews highlight well-maintained grounds, clean common areas, reliable maintenance service, and a quiet community atmosphere. However, historical reviews document periods of inconsistent management, deposit handling concerns, and maintenance issues, though current operations appear substantially improved.

Management responsiveness and professionalism are the strongest aspects of this property, with recent reviews consistently praising staff availability, quick issue resolution, and welcoming communication. The leasing and maintenance teams handle requests promptly—often same-day—and residents report feeling genuinely cared for by office and maintenance personnel. However, older reviews document periods of inconsistent management quality, staff turnover, and communication lapses, suggesting service reliability has improved significantly under current leadership.

Recent reviews highlight significant improvements in property management and maintenance responsiveness, with staff consistently praised for professionalism and quick service requests. Common amenities including the fitness center, pool, dog park, and community spaces are well-maintained and regularly cleaned. The property offers good value for its location and quiet neighborhood setting, though some older amenities like the playground and laundry facilities have been noted as needing updates.

Maintenance service at this property is consistently responsive and reliable, with work orders typically completed same-day or within 24 hours. Residents report quick response times for appliance repairs, plumbing issues, HVAC emergencies, and general maintenance requests. The maintenance team communicates updates promptly and follows through on repairs, including replacement of non-repairable appliances.

The property benefits from a convenient location with walkable access to nearby stores and parks, plus proximity to the freeway. Most residents praise the quiet, peaceful neighborhood atmosphere and appreciate the proximity to amenities. However, some residents report concerns about security and property maintenance issues that may affect the overall location experience.

Residents report significant noise insulation issues, with paper-thin walls allowing sound transmission from neighboring units and common areas. Building upkeep concerns include dirty common spaces, particularly the laundry facility, and general grounds maintenance. Multiple reviews cite wear and deterioration of the complex over time, though maintenance staff responsiveness is noted positively in some accounts.


Is The Hayden walkable?

The Hayden is car-dependent (grade F) and biking is not bikeable (grade F).

WALK

Car-Dependent

BIKE

Not Bikeable


What is The Hayden like?

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How big is The Hayden?

The Hayden is an apartment.

  • Building

    Apartment

What schools are near The Hayden?

Ywca Of Contra Costa Co Delt is 0.1 miles from The Hayden. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Ywca Of Contra Costa Co Delt

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.1 mi

Ywca Pre-School-Shadelands

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Bayside Montessori Learning Center

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

Helping Hands Christian Ps

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Morello Hills Christian Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Mount McKinley School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.7 mi

Ywca Hidden Vly

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.9 mi

New Vistas Christian School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.9 mi

Sunshine House

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Sunshine House Martinez

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

How do I contact The Hayden?

The Hayden is managed by TruAmerica Multifamily. Call 925-231-1557 to tour or ask about availability.