Cheap Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA from $1,000 (103 Rentals)

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$1,895

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3900 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546
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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Anita Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anita Plaza Apartments

20511 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2762 Grove Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2762 Grove Way

2762 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Mosaic Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Apartments

19972 Stanton AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Palomares Canyon Estate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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2082 167th Ave
$1,650 - $1,750
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

2082 167th Ave

2082 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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property at 1656 151st Ave

$1,733

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1656 151st Ave
San LeandroCA94578

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Creekwood
$1,770 - $2,774
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Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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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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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/22/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Russell City West Outer Hayward$4,482$1,400190

Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at San Leandro Senior Living in the Manor neighborhood priced from $1,595. 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
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,595
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Eden Terrace starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley 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.
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
4460 Stanford Ave, Unit Spacious one bedroom4460 Stanford Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
Summit Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.48
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX1195 Santa Ana St2BR,1BA$2.56
Redwood Grove1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.46
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.48
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,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 $1,845.

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 $4,482.

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 5 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 $624 which is $3,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.

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