3845 Seven Hills Rd
Castro ValleyCA94546
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2275 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2762 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20475 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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19139 Vaughn Ave
19139 Vaughn AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
19139 Vaughn Ave
Castro ValleyCA94546
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20499 Santa Maria AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2481 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1780 A StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cedars North
22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Anita Plaza Apartments
20511 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20427 Marshall StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20928 Wilbeam AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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19972 Stanton AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Palomares Canyon Estate
25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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20259-20261 Santa Maria Ave
20259-20261 Santa Maria AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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The Cedars
22240-22302 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Park Tower Apartments
20353 Park WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Capri Apartments
20573 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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4918 Jensen Rd
Castro ValleyCA94552
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Creekside Terrace
22154-22172 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
16306 Ridgehaven Dr
San LeandroCA94578
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16293 Galway Ct
16293 Galway CtSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
16293 Galway Ct
San LorenzoCA94580
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16293 Galway Ct
16293 Galway CtSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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2082 167th Ave
2082 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Lakeside Village
4170 Springlake DrSan Leandro, CA 94578
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13495 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1680 150th Ave, Unit 7
1680 150th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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16845 Robey Dr
San LeandroCA94578
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10410 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
1478 172nd Ave
AshlandCA94541
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San Leandro Racquet Club
2600 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94578
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22078 Arbor AveHayward, CA 94541
16005 Maubert Ave
San LeandroCA94578
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The Majestic
959 Torrano AveHayward, CA 94542
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Park Manor
24200 Silva AveHayward, CA 94544
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Ashland Manor
1555 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Zelma
14950 Zelma StSan Leandro, CA 94579
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Creekwood
22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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Holiday Orchard Apartments
860 Orchard AveHayward, CA 94544
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Fletcher Towers
781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Manchester Apartments
1919 Manchester RdSan Leandro, CA 94578
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70 Harlan StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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15111 Washington Ave
15111 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
16006 E 14th St, Unit Apt G1
16006 E 14th St
San LeandroCA94578
16006 E 14th St, Unit G1
16006 E 14th St
San LeandroCA94578
16006 E 14th St, Unit G1
16006 E 14th St
San LeandroCA94578
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Linda D Apartments
2181 E 14th StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castro Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Castro Valley Studio Apartments | $2,166 | $1,550 | $2,790 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,400 | $3,331 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $1,695 | $5,100 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $2,440 | $8,681 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/06/2026Current apartment rentals in the Castro Valley, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Castro Valley Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Russell City West Outer Hayward | $5,644 | $1,400 | 195 |
Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Leandro Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood priced from $1,649. 429 Smalley Ave in the Mt. Eden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Castro Valley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| 429 Smalley Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 763 Blossom Way | 763 Blossom Way - 56 | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Hayward Village Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| The Majestic | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,724 |
| Zelma | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sequoia Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,764 |
| Fletcher Towers | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 184 Callan Avenue in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 2 BR / 2BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Springlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 184 Callan Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Chateau Manor Apartments | 2 BR / 2BA / DEN | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 2x2R | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Manchester Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Thornton Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 25684 Spring Dr, Unit D | 25684 Spring Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Redwood Grove Apartments | 1BR/1BA 800SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Lund Garden Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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Castro Valley Overview
Taking its namesake from a famed solider and rancher, Castro Valley is a widely popular city located in the sunny realm of California. Largely acting as a bedroom community to the nearby job markets of Berkley, Oakland and beyond, this idyllic blue collar locale offers a relaxed way of life and plenty of west coast charm to spare.
Why live in Castro Valley, CA?
From plentiful local arts and culture to a bevvy of public parks and natural landscape beauty, Castro Valley apartments for rent have something to offer almost all walks of life. Local jobs in the service industry and health care are readily available, with Castro Valley's proximity to a number of popular larger California cities and their job markets a definite bonus. From growing families to young professionals, Castro Valley rentals make an excellent option for anyone eager to connect with the west coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Castro Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castro Valley is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Castro Valley is San Leandro Apartments which is listed at $1,649, while the average apartment in Castro Valley costs $5,644.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castro Valley?
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 3 regular apartments in Castro Valley 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 Valley?
Cheap apartments in Castro Valley have an average cost of $196 which is $5,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.
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