Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $800 (17 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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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

South Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 22565 Norwood Dr priced from $800. Eden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable South Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22565 Norwood Dr22565 Norwood Dr1BR,1BA$800
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
22634-22640 Templeton St1x11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Castro Valley, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Castro Valley area is the $2.77 price per square foot Residence 2 Upgraded Model at Quail Hill Apartments in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,821. The second greatest value South 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 South Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quail Hill ApartmentsResidence 2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$2.77
Magnolia Grove Condominiums2x2 10002BR,2BA$2.94
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Town House Plaza2 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home2BR,1.5BA$2.75
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
Bentley PlaceMission2BR,2BA$2.59
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.62
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82

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South Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including South Castro Valley, Castro Valley, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Castro Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Castro Valley?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in South Castro Valley is 22565 Norwood Dr which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in South Castro Valley costs $4,339.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 17 regular apartments in South 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 South Castro Valley?

Cheap apartments in South Castro Valley have an average cost of $674 which is $3,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Castro Valley.

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