Studio
Starting at $2,097
Studio • 1 Bath • 550 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213-05 | $2,097 | 550 | Sep 14 |
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$2,097 – $2,973/mo
486 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553The 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.
Starting at $2,097
Studio • 1 Bath • 550 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213-05 | $2,097 | 550 | Sep 14 |
Starting at $2,845
2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 903 Sq Ft
| 3 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218-06 | $2,855 | 903 | Sep 25 | |
| 238-11 | $2,855 | 903 | Oct 29 | |
| 152-15 | $2,845 | 903 | Oct 31 |
Starting at $2,973
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,030 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124-08 | $2,973 | 1,030 | Aug 7 |
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/moLease term
14 monthsEarliest move-in
Aug 7The Hayden is at 486 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553.
486 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553
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 walkNearest transit stop
Morello Ave and Arnold Dr · 4-minute walkResidents 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.
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.
The Hayden is car-dependent (grade F) and biking is not bikeable (grade F).
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Car-Dependent
F
Not Bikeable
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ApartmentYwca Of Contra Costa Co Delt is 0.1 miles from The Hayden. 10 schools are listed nearby.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Ywca Of Contra Costa Co Delt Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.1 mi |
Ywca Pre-School-Shadelands Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.1 mi |
Bayside Montessori Learning Center Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.2 mi |
Helping Hands Christian Ps Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
Morello Hills Christian Pre-School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
Mount McKinley School Public · High | Public | High | 0.7 mi |
Ywca Hidden Vly Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.9 mi |
New Vistas Christian School Private · High | Private | High | 0.9 mi |
Sunshine House Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.1 mi |
Sunshine House Martinez Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.1 mi |
The Hayden is managed by TruAmerica Multifamily. Call 925-231-1557 to tour or ask about availability.