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2511 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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25400 Carlos Bee BlvdHayward, CA 94542
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Five Creeks, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Creeks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Creeks Studio Apartments | $2,278 | $1,795 | $2,804 |
| Five Creeks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $810 | $3,589 |
| Five Creeks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $2,245 | $4,222 |
| Five Creeks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,852 | $2,845 | $4,864 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Five Creeks Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA.
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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 $1,795. Coral Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable Five Creeks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Coral Gardens Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
| 2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Creeks, CA
As of May 12, 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 Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center starting at $2,595 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Creeks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town House Plaza | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.75 |
| The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| Kelly Green Apartments | 2x1.5 upstairs | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.46 |
| Sunhill Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Creekwood | 327-11cR | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Austin Commons | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| City View | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| University Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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Best Local Schools in Five Creeks, Castro Valley, CA
Palomares Elementary
Castro Valley Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (121)
8 out of 10
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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 $1,795, while the average apartment in Five Creeks costs $3,797.
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 6 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 $583 which is $3,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Five Creeks.
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