Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,700 (11 Rentals)

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Town House Plaza
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$1,795 - $3,800
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$1,795 - $3,800

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Town House Plaza

2511 Grove WayCastro 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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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 Studio unit found at Town House Plaza priced from $1,795. 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 East Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town House PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,038
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$2,042
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,250

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

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central East Castro Valley area is the $2.78 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,660. The second greatest value Central East Castro Valley apartment is the Pacheco Model at Creekside Terrace starting at $2,524 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 East Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.78
Creekside TerracePacheco2BR,1BA$2.80
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.84
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.81
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.12
The CedarsCamelia1BR,1BA$3.98
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15
Town House PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$5.70

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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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