
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central East Castro Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central East Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,899 | $4,470 |
| Central East Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $2,355 | $3,300 |
| Central East Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $3,500 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central East Castro Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central East Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2762 Grove Way priced from $1,945. Villa Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Central East Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| Villa Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Creekside Terrace | Crow Canyon | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| The Cedars | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $2,241 |
| Stratus Apartments CV | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central East Castro Valley, CA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central East Castro Valley area is the $2.80 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 20824-20846 Chester St in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Central East Castro Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center starting at $2,695 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central East Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20824-20846 Chester St | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 19139 Vaughn Ave, Unit C | 19139 Vaughn Ave | 2BR,2BA | $4.29 |
| Stratus Apartments CV | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.54 |
| Creekside Terrace | Crow Canyon | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Villa Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| The Cedars | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
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How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central East Castro Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central East Castro Valley Apartment is $1,945 at 2762 Grove Way.
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