
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA from $800 (40 Rentals)
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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 | $2,136 | $1,350 | $2,804 |
Cheap Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $811 | $3,477 |
Cheap Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $955 | $4,995 |
Cheap Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $2,440 | $5,139 |
Cheap Castro Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $3,549 | $3,749 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025Current 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 | $3,558 | $1,350 | 248 |
Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland 34 Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood priced from $811. The Majestic Apartments in the Hayward Highland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,386. 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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Oakland 34 Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
The Majestic Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Lakeside Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,543 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Park Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,581 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Shamor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Fletcher Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Redwood Grove in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 2 Bed/ 2Bath Model at Lund Garden Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.40 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Grove | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Lund Garden Apartments | 2 Bed/ 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Kelly Green Apartments | 2x1 downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Sunhill Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Solaris Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Park Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Oakland 34 Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
The Majestic Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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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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Getting Around Castro Valley, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 Oakland 34 Apartments which is listed at $811, while the average apartment in Castro Valley costs $3,558.
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 24 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 $421 which is $3,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.
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