Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (16 Rentals)

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property at 3845 Seven Hills Rd

$1,895

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

3845 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546

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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Anita Plaza Apartments

20511 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Creekside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Terrace

22154-22172 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546

Central East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$2,199
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$2,241
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2.80
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
19139 Vaughn Ave, Unit C19139 Vaughn Ave2BR,2BA$4.29
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$3.10
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.80
The CedarsAzalea1BR,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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