Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Castro Valley area of Castro Valley.

property at 2751 Cortez Ct

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2751 Cortez Ct

Castro ValleyCA94546

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property at 22252 N 6th St

$2,895

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$2,895
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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22252 N 6th St, Unit 4

22252 N 6th St
Castro ValleyCA94546

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Mosaic Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Apartments

19972 Stanton 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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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

20573 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Creekside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Terrace

22154-22172 Center StCastro 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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3269 Somerset Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3269 Somerset Ave

3363 Somerset AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20259 Anita Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20259 Anita Ave

20259 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anita Plaza Apartments priced from $1,925. 2762 Grove Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Downtown Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,925
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Summerwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,550
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$2,595
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,675
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2,795
Magnolia Grove Condominiums2x2 10002BR,2BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Castro Valley, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.80
Summerwood2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.15
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.80
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Castro Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Castro Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Castro Valley Apartment is $1,925 at Anita Plaza Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Castro Valley is starting from $2,550 at Summerwood.

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