
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlemont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (6 Rentals)
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Castlemont, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castlemont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Castlemont Studio Apartments | $2,320 | $1,860 | $4,281 |
Castlemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $2,265 | $6,525 |
Castlemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,629 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Castlemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,934 | $3,555 | $7,258 |
Castlemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castlemont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Castlemont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castlemont area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves West Valley priced from $1,860. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Castlemont apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlemont, CA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castlemont area is the $3.96 price per square foot A1 Model at Avalon Campbell in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,042. The second greatest value Castlemont apartment is the A1 Model at Lynhaven starting at $3,059 with a $4.45 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castlemont apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon Campbell | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
Lynhaven | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
300 Railway | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
Hanover Winchester | B | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
The Standard (CA) | H1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.33 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio ,1BA | $4.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCastlemont, San Jose, CA
Ranked #167
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Castlemont Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 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 Castlemont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Castlemont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castlemont is under $3,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castlemont?
The cheapest apartment in Castlemont is eaves West Valley which is listed at $2,265, while the average apartment in Castlemont costs $7,032.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castlemont?
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 9 regular apartments in Castlemont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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