Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,300 (27 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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Palomares Canyon Estate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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Leisure Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Terrace

1638 E StHayward, CA 94541
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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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22655 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22655 4th St

22655 4th StHayward, CA 94541

East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Eden Apartments priced from $1,695. Arcady Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable East Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Arcady Apartments1Bd 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Kelly Green Apartments1x1 downstairs1BR,1BA$1,945
22634-22640 Templeton St1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2,249
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Castro Valley, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Castro Valley area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2x2 1000 Model at Magnolia Grove Condominiums in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value East Castro Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center starting at $2,695 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Grove Condominiums2x2 10002BR,2BA$2.94
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Bentley PlaceMission2BR,2BA$2.51
Creekside TerraceCoyote1BR,1BA$2.96
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.98
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2.92
Kelly Green Apartments1x1 downstairs1BR,1BA$2.63
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82

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East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Castro Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Castro Valley?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in East Castro Valley is 22565 Norwood Dr which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Castro Valley costs $3,854.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 361 regular apartments in East 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 East Castro Valley?

Cheap apartments in East Castro Valley have an average cost of $711 which is $3,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Castro Valley.

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