Cheap Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA from $700 (174 Rentals)

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property at 3845 Seven Hills Rd

$1,895

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3845 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546

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Mosaic Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Apartments

19972 Stanton AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

20573 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Creekside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Terrace

22154-22172 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546

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The Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedars

22240-22302 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3269 Somerset Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3269 Somerset Ave

3363 Somerset AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Creekwood
$1,792 - $2,774
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Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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569 Smalley Ave
$1,795
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569 Smalley Ave

569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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property at 24035 2nd St

$1,800

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24035 2nd St
HaywardCA94541
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Fletcher Towers
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$1,800 - $2,700
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Fletcher Towers

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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property at 594 Victoria Ct

$1,800 - $2,500

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594 Victoria Ct

San LeandroCA94577

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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO
$1,850
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$1,850
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO

1326 C StHayward, CA 94541
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The Heights
$1,927 - $4,171
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$1,927 - $4,171
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The Heights

2276 Miramar AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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The Mark
$1,930 - $3,600
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$1,930 - $3,600
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The Mark

24650 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Castro Valley, CA area range in price from $1,690 to $7,125 with an overall median price of $2,592. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Castro Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Russell City West Outer Hayward$2,592$1,690171

Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at 429 Smalley Ave in the Mt. Eden neighborhood priced from $1,495. San Leandro Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Castro Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
429 Smalley Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649
763 Blossom Way763 Blossom Way - 401BR,1BA$1,675
14649-14657 E 14th St1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
Bel- Air Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 BR / 2BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at NB EBS T 485 starting at $2,550 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Manor Apartments2 BR / 2BA / DEN2BR,2BA$2.28
NB EBS T 4852BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.32
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.09
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 2x22BR,2BA$2.33
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.49
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
CreekwoodB12BR,1BA$2.44
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Fletcher TowersTwo Bedrom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
14649-14657 E 14th St1x11BR,1BA$2.21

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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 $1,875.

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 $2,592.

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 6 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 $245 which is $2,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.

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