Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Creeks Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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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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Palomares Canyon Estate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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1258 Tiegen Dr

HaywardCA94542
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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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Five Creeks, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Five Creeks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Creeks area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at University Village priced from $1,895. Creekwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,919. Here are the most affordable Five Creeks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
22634-22640 Templeton St1x11BR,1BA$1,995
City View1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2,011

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Creeks, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Creeks 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 Five Creeks apartment is the 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons starting at $2,750 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Creeks 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
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.75
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Kelly Green Apartments2x1.5 upstairs2BR,1.5BA$2.46
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.53
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$3.17
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82
City View1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$3.04
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Five Creeks, Castro Valley, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Castro Valley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Creeks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Five Creeks?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Creeks?

The cheapest apartment in Five Creeks is University Village which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Five Creeks costs $4,294.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Creeks?

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 10 regular apartments in Five Creeks 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 Five Creeks?

Cheap apartments in Five Creeks have an average cost of $537 which is $3,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Creeks.

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