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2780 Ganic St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2780 Ganic St

2780 Ganic StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Anita Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anita Plaza Apartments

20511 Anita AveCastro 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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Laguna Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laguna Pines

20313-20327 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1258 Tiegen Dr

HaywardCA94542
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323 Smalley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

323 Smalley Ave

323 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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The Arbor at Hesperian
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbor at Hesperian

15888 Hesperian BlvdSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2025

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$3,472$1,031273

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
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Metro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address in the in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Bel Mark Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Halcyon District 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.
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address2651 109th Ave3BR,2BA$1.74
Bel Mark ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.35
23208 Lori Way, Unit in law unit23208 Lori Way2BR,1BA$2.27
Walnut Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
ReNew MiramonteMiramar 2x22BR,2BA$2.49
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
1036 E St, Unit 1036 E ST.1036 E St2BR,2BA$2.35
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Castro Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castro Valley is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Castro Valley is The Majestic Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Castro Valley costs $3,472.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castro Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Castro Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castro Valley?

Cheap apartments in Castro Valley have an average cost of $367 which is $3,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.

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