
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,800 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Castro Valley area of Castro Valley.


Leafy Grove Apartments

Bart Plaza

Bon Aire Apartments

Magnolia Grove Condominiums

Quail Hill Apartments

Arcady Apartments

20404 Anita Ave

20224-20228 Forest Ave

Las Casitas
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20439 John Dr

Silverdale Apartments

20209 Redwood Rd

2770 Ganic St

19991 Santa Maria Ave

Casa Ramona

2708-2718 Somerset Ave

2251-2255 Regent Way

20411 Marshall St

20422-20428 Wisteria St
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3875 Castro Valley Blvd

3247 Somerset Ave

2270 John Ct

2517 Denning Ct

Lorena Apartment

18937 Lake Chabot Rd

19826 San Miguel Ave

Chetwood Mobile Home Park

2524 Denning Ct

19969-19979 Santa Maria Ave
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2532 Denning Ct

2614-2616 Renton Way

2780 Ganic St

2244 Regent Way

4337-4352 Elvira Pl

3455 Redwood Ct

20814-20822 Chester St

Redwood Glen

19950 Santa Maria Ave

2302-2308 John Ct
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3447 Redwood Ct

20868 Wilbeam Ave

20848 Chester St

20026 Wisteria St

20293-20295 Anita Ave

20116-20120 Anita Ave

20487-20507 Forest Ave

2541 Denning Ct

The Townhouse Apartments

20175 San Miguel Avenue
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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 Studio Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Central Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,995 | $2,295 |
| Central Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $2,355 | $3,695 |
| 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 Arcady Apartments priced from $1,995. Bon Aire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,038. Here are the most affordable Central Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcady Apartments | 1Bd 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Bon Aire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,038 |
| Leafy Grove Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Eden Terrace Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Stratus Apartments CV | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| 20824-20846 Chester St | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Castro Valley, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Castro Valley area is the $2.90 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Eden Terrace Apartments in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $3,195. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Terrace Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
| 20824-20846 Chester St | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Leafy Grove Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Stratus Apartments CV | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.54 |
| Arcady Apartments | 1Bd 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Bon Aire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| 19139 Vaughn Ave | 19139 Vaughn Ave | Studio ,1BA | $8.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Castro Valley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Castro Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Castro Valley Apartment is $1,995 at Arcady 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 $2,575 at Eden Terrace Apartments.
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