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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 | $1,984 | $1,550 | $2,558 |
Cheap Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,231 | $4,400 |
Cheap Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,581 | $4,304 |
Cheap Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,502 | $2,295 | $4,560 |
Cheap Castro Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $3,549 | $3,749 |
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,795.
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 $1,231, while the average apartment in Castro Valley costs $3,495.
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 26 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 $385 which is $3,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley.
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