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

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Casa Ramona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Ramona

20559 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Las Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Casitas

19923-19935 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20404 Anita Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20404 Anita Ave

20404 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20439 John Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

20439 John Dr

20439 John DrCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20209 Redwood Rd
Studio Apartments

20209 Redwood Rd

20209 Redwood RdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2770 Ganic St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2770 Ganic St

2770 Ganic StCastro Valley, CA 94546

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20411 Marshall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20411 Marshall St

20411 Marshall StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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19826 San Miguel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19826 San Miguel Ave

19826 San Miguel AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3247 Somerset Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3247 Somerset Ave

3247 Somerset AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Lorena Apartment
Studio Apartments

Lorena Apartment

3777 Lorena AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2270 John Ct
Studio Apartments

2270 John Ct

2270 John CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2532 Denning Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2532 Denning Ct

2532 Denning CtCastro Valley, CA 94546

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2780 Ganic St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2780 Ganic St

2780 Ganic StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2517 Denning Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2517 Denning Ct

2517 Denning CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2524 Denning Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2524 Denning Ct

2524 Denning CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2244 Regent Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2244 Regent Way

2244 Regent WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3455 Redwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3455 Redwood Ct

3455 Redwood CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Redwood Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Glen

20115 Redwood RdCastro Valley, CA 94546

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2302-2308 John Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2302-2308 John Ct

2302-2308 John CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3447 Redwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3447 Redwood Ct

3447 Redwood CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20848 Chester St
Studio Apartments

20848 Chester St

20848 Chester StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20026 Wisteria St
2 Bedroom Apartments

20026 Wisteria St

20026 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20868 Wilbeam Ave
Studio Apartments

20868 Wilbeam Ave

20868 Wilbeam AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2541 Denning Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2541 Denning Ct

2541 Denning CtCastro Valley, CA 94546

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$2,595
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2,795
Magnolia Grove Condominiums2x2 10002BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Grove Condominiums2x2 10002BR,2BA$2.90
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2.80
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom1BR,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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