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The Villa Monte Apartments
1030 El Monte AveMountain View, CA 94040
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (66 Rentals)
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Hidden Garden Apartments
1571 W El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040
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Parkview Apartments
529 Taylor CtMountain View, CA 94043
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Woodside Place
2033 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Park Square Apartments
1285 Montecito AveMountain View, CA 94043
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2070 Latham St, Unit 1
2070 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments
2290 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Shoreline Village
505 Central AveMountain View, CA 94043
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Latham Court Apartments
1970 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)
1981 Montecito AveMountain View, CA 94043
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Del Medio Manor
141 Del Medio AveMountain View, CA 94040
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Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments
405 Stierlin RdMountain View, CA 94043
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eaves Mountain View at Middlefield
555 W Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043
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Park Plaza Apartments
1929 Crisanto AveMountain View, CA 94040
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Ananda Community
240 Monroe DrMountain View, CA 94040
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1885 California StMountain View, CA 94041
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575 S Rengstorff AveMountain View, CA 94040
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2685 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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2101 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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2645 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Castro City, Mountain View, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castro City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro City Studio Apartments | $3,228 | $1,945 | $5,253 |
| Castro City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $2,145 | $5,801 |
| Castro City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,191 | $2,695 | $9,870 |
| Castro City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,170 | $4,546 | $7,970 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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Cheapest Available Castro City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castro City area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villa Monte Apartments priced from $1,945. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,010. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Parkview Apartments | s/1 | Studio,1BA | $2,010 |
| The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Ednamary Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| eaves Creekside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.78 price per square foot One Bedroom + Den A1I Model at Verve in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,390. The second greatest value Castro City apartment is the Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Verve | One Bedroom + Den A1I | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| 30 Gladys Court | 2 Bedroom-L | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Terman | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| El Portal Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | Premium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Somerset Place Apartments | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCastro City, Mountain View, CA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Mountain View, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Castro City, Mountain View, CA
Monta Loma Elementary
Mountain View Whisman School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (245)
5 out of 10
Los Altos High
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2141)
8 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mountain View. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Castro City Neighborhood in Mountain View, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
98 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Castro City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castro City is under $2,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro City?
The cheapest apartment in Castro City is The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Castro City costs $6,671.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castro City?
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 1 regular apartments in Castro City 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 Castro City?
Cheap apartments in Castro City have an average cost of $303 which is $6,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro City.
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