Cheap Homes for Rent in Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 $1,895. Calderon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,960. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$1,960
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of April 17, 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 Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Los Altos Court starting at $3,695 with a $3.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Los Altos CourtTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.52
1007 Boranda Ave, Unit D1007 Boranda Ave2BR,2BA$3.33
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.49
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$3.51
Four Palms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro City

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro City?

There are currently 874 Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $9,870. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro City ranging from $1,200 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Castro City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Castro City ranges from $1,200 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,342.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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