
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (80 Rentals)
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Arcady Apartments

19991 Santa Maria Ave

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20404 Anita Ave

20224-20228 Forest Ave

20439 John Dr

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20209 Redwood Rd

2770 Ganic St

2708-2718 Somerset Ave

2251-2255 Regent Way

20422-20428 Wisteria St
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3875 Castro Valley Blvd

20411 Marshall St

18937 Lake Chabot Rd

19826 San Miguel Ave

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3247 Somerset Ave

Lorena Apartment

2270 John Ct

2532 Denning Ct

2614-2616 Renton Way
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2780 Ganic St

19969-19979 Santa Maria Ave

2517 Denning Ct

2524 Denning Ct

2244 Regent Way

4337-4352 Elvira Pl

3455 Redwood Ct

20814-20822 Chester St

Redwood Glen

19950 Santa Maria Ave
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2302-2308 John Ct

3447 Redwood Ct

20848 Chester St

20026 Wisteria St

20868 Wilbeam Ave

20487-20507 Forest Ave

2541 Denning Ct

The Townhouse Apartments

20175 San Miguel Avenue

21029-21035 Wilbeam Ave
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Central Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Castro Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,875 | $4,470 |
| Central Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $2,355 | $3,095 |
| Central Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,195 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Castro Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anita Plaza Apartments priced from $1,875. Stratus Apartments CV has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Central Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Plaza Apartments | Single Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Stratus Apartments CV | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| 20824-20846 Chester St | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,795 |
| Magnolia Grove Condominiums | 2x2 1000 | 2BR,2BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Castro Valley, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Castro Valley area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2x2 1000 Model at Magnolia Grove Condominiums in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Central Castro Valley apartment is the 2x2 Model at 20824-20846 Chester St starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Grove Condominiums | 2x2 1000 | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| 20824-20846 Chester St | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Stratus Apartments CV | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.54 |
| Anita Plaza Apartments | Single Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Castro Valley Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Castro Valley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Castro Valley is starting from $2,595 at Stratus Apartments CV.
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