
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Castro Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Castro Valley Studio Apartments | $2,125 | $1,795 | $2,585 |
South Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,795 | $3,068 |
South Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $2,175 | $3,789 |
South Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $2,950 | $4,780 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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22565 Norwood Dr | 22565 Norwood Dr | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Eden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Creekwood | 327-stuz | Studio,1BA | $1,919 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
22634-22640 Templeton St | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Quail Hill Apartments | Residence 2 Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Magnolia Grove Condominiums | 2x2 1000 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Eden Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
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 | $2.88 |
Bentley Place | Mission | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Chateau Andre Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Villa Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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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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