
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (67 Rentals)
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Calderon Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

Park Square Apartments

The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

236 Higdon Ave

330-338 Higdon Ave

335-341 Easy St

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Del Medio Manor

Shoreline Village

eaves Mountain View at Middlefield

Ananda Community

El Portal Apartments

Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments

555 W Middlefield Rd, Unit FL2-ID5442A

Maplewood Apartments

977 Clark
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 |
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Castro City Studio Apartments | $3,244 | $1,695 | $5,743 |
Castro City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,980 | $2,250 | $6,988 |
Castro City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,019 | $2,595 | $9,010 |
Castro City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,465 | $4,056 | $7,964 |
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There are currently 67 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 Calderon Apartments priced from $1,960. The Villa Monte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Calderon Apartments | 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
The Chalet at Curtner | Villa | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Park Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Los Altos Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments | Building 2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Town & Country Village neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Castro City apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Birch Creek starting at $3,815 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the North Los Altos 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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Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
Birch Creek | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
1007 Boranda Ave, Unit D | 1007 Boranda Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
The Camille Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
Terman | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Stanford Villa | Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Union Plaza Apartments | Premium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
The Chalet at Curtner | Villa | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
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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
Los Altos High
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Best Local Schools in Castro City, Mountain View, CA
Monta Loma Elementary
Los Altos High
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro City?
The cheapest apartment in Castro City is The Chalet at Curtner which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Castro City costs $5,267.
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 4 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 $189 which is $5,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro City.
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