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1554 165th Ave

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22271 Foothill Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1696

1705 164th Ave

St Moritz Garden Apartments

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22271 Foothill Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID1704

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22271 Foothill Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID1697

City View

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25705 Westview Way, Unit ADU

14723 Martell Ave

Summerwood

ReNew Miramonte
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WOODSIDE

Tehama Palms Villa

1826 170th Ave, Unit 1

1653 Mono Ave

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236 Haas Ave, Unit 8

Parkside Commons

University Village

Sandpiper Apartments

Lund Garden Apartments

Fairmount Palms

Marea Alta

Park View Terrace Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

11810 Foothill Way
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Castro Valley Studio Apartments | $2,035 | $1,595 | $2,790 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,649 | $4,470 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,695 | $5,100 |
| Cheap Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $2,440 | $10,000+ |
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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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