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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Mosaic Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Apartments

19972 Stanton AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Palomares Canyon Estate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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1258 Tiegen Dr

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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Castro Valley, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Castro Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Russell City West Outer Hayward$3,497$1,0315300

Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood priced from $1,031. The Majestic Apartments in the Hayward Highland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,386. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Castro Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,031
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,699
Solis Garden ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,725
Alto Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of March 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $1.94 price per square foot 19216 Center St Model at 19216 Center St in the in the Central East Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 1609 B St Model at 1609 B St, Unit 4 starting at $2,995 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19216 Center St19216 Center St2BR,1.5BA$1.94
1609 B St, Unit 41609 B St3BR,2BA$2.50
Manchester Apartments3x13BR,1BA$2.43
City View2 Bed 2 Bath (G)2BR,2BA$2.50
Bel Mark ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Walnut Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
22271 Foothill Blvd, Unit FL4-ID169722271 Foothill Blvd2BR,2BA$2.03
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.31
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Castro Valley Overview

Taking its namesake from a famed solider and rancher, Castro Valley is a widely popular city located in the sunny realm of California. Largely acting as a bedroom community to the nearby job markets of Berkley, Oakland and beyond, this idyllic blue collar locale offers a relaxed way of life and plenty of west coast charm to spare.

Why live in Castro Valley, CA?

From plentiful local arts and culture to a bevvy of public parks and natural landscape beauty, Castro Valley apartments for rent have something to offer almost all walks of life. Local jobs in the service industry and health care are readily available, with Castro Valley's proximity to a number of popular larger California cities and their job markets a definite bonus. From growing families to young professionals, Castro Valley rentals make an excellent option for anyone eager to connect with the west coast.

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Getting Around Castro Valley, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Castro Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Castro Valley is at Lakeside Village listed at $1,031.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro Valley Apartment is $1,386 at The Majestic Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castro Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castro Valley is starting from $1,951 at Lakeside Village.

What is the most affordable Castro Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Castro Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Manchester Apartments and starts from $2,800.

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