Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (7 Rentals)

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Castro, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castro area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Joseph Manor priced from $1,900. Coffeetree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Castro apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Joseph ManorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Oakridge ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$2,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro, CA

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro area is the $3.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 100 Union Avenue Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,625. The second greatest value Castro apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose starting at $2,095 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Triangle South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Union Avenue Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.30
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22
Hamilton Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.64
Oakridge ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.21
Joseph ManorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.80
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio ,1BA$4.44
The Pines Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$6.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castro, San Jose, CA

Ranked #351

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Castro Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro Apartment is $1,900 at Joseph Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castro is starting from $3,195 at 100 Union Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable Castro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Castro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 100 Union Avenue Apartments and starts from $3,625.

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