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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
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The Brook on Center
22281 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Town House Plaza
2511 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cathay Gardens Apartments
1780 A StCastro Valley, CA 94546
25348 Rick Way
HaywardCA94541
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San Leandro Apartments
10410 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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San Leandro Senior Living
348 W Juana AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Metro Park Apartment Homes
13495 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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$1,599Studio Apartment Available Mar 1
1680 150th Ave, Unit 7
1680 150th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Manchester Apartments
1919 Manchester RdSan Leandro, CA 94578
327 Woodland Park
San LeandroCA94577
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Lakeside Village
4170 Springlake DrSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hayward Village Senior Apartments
22078 Arbor AveHayward, CA 94541
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2082 167th Ave, Unit 2082 1.5
2082 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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The Majestic
959 Torrano AveHayward, CA 94542
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San Leandro Racquet Club
2600 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Shamor Apartments
1570 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Ashland Manor
1555 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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700 Memorial Way
700 Memorial WayHayward, CA 94541
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569 Smalley Ave
569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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14400 E 14th StSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Woodchase Apartments
2795 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fletcher Towers
781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Holiday Orchard Apartments
860 Orchard AveHayward, CA 94544
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Park View Terrace Apartments
495 Berry AveHayward, CA 94544
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Oakland 34 Apartments
10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Leisure Terrace Apartments
1638 E StHayward, CA 94541
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11810 Foothill Way
11810 Foothill WayOakland, CA 94605
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21371 Garden Ave
21371 Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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Val Vista Apartments
1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fletcher Heights
920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Sovereign Square
16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Parkside Apartment
14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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527-529 Callan Avenue
529 Callan AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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The Manzanita
1475 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fairmont Manor
1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hilltop Trio
1711-1715 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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G and G Apartments
1461 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Riverside Terrace
1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Lanai Garden Apartments
730 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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Jackson Arms Apartments
24545-24559 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Eden Apartments
1201 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Montair Apartments
1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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The Grove
763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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1250 E Street Apartments
1250 E StHayward, CA 94541
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Carriage Apartments
240 Hampton RdHayward, CA 94541
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Bay Heart Apartments
21788-21824 Thelma StHayward, CA 94541
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Aspen Apartments
141 Estabrook StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,140 | $1,595 | $2,579 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,400 | $6,384 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,910 | $3,880 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $2,440 | $4,354 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,441 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA
Pricing Updated: 02/20/2026Current 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 | $4,850 | $1,400 | 270 |
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 Senior Living in the Manor neighborhood priced from $1,595. Manchester Apartments in the Ashland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,617. 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 Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Manchester Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,617 |
| Hayward Village Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| The Brook on Center | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
| Town House Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Shamor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| PARKWEST APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the Acacia Model at Amador Village starting at $3,067 with a $2.52 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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| Chateau Manor Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Amador Village | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Lund Garden Apartments | 2 Bed/ 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| The Majestic | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Redwood Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Park Manor | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Manchester Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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 $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Castro Valley is San Leandro Senior Living which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Castro Valley costs $4,850.
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 15 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 $244 which is $4,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.
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