Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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3900 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546

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19139 Vaughn Ave
$2,200 - $3,995
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19139 Vaughn Ave

19139 Vaughn AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Anita Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anita Plaza Apartments

20511 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2762 Grove Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2762 Grove Way

2762 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20200 Forest Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20200 Forest Ave

20200 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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The Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedars

22240-22302 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546

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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 Bon Aire Apartments priced from $2,038. 20200 Forest Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Central East Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,038
20200 Forest Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,050
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$2,176
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$2,307

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central East Castro Valley, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central East Castro Valley area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Central East Castro Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bathroom Town Model at Leafy Grove Apartments starting at $3,095 with a $3.10 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.
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.66
Leafy Grove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom Town2BR,1.5BA$3.10
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2.80
4460 Stanford Ave, Unit Spacious one bedroom4460 Stanford Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
Chateau Andre Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.81
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$3.25
Villa Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$3.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central East Castro Valley Apartments

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 $2,038 at Bon Aire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central East Castro Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central East Castro Valley is starting from $2,395 at Villa Grove Apartments.

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