Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center 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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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 22565 Norwood Dr priced from $800. Creekwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,919. Here are the most affordable Downtown Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22565 Norwood Dr22565 Norwood Dr1BR,1BA$800
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,095
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Castro Valley, CA

As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Castro Valley area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Castro Valley apartment is the 2x2 1000 Model at Magnolia Grove Condominiums starting at $2,935 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town House Plaza2 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home2BR,1.5BA$2.75
Magnolia Grove Condominiums2x2 10002BR,2BA$2.94
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.55
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.62
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.98
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2.92
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82

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Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Castro Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Castro Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Castro Valley is under $2,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Castro Valley is 22565 Norwood Dr which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Castro Valley costs $4,414.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 12 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Castro Valley?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Castro Valley have an average cost of $823 which is $3,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Castro Valley.

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