
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Castro Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Castro Valley Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
Downtown Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,803 | $2,599 |
Downtown Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $2,040 | $3,023 |
Downtown Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $3,200 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA.
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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 The Cedars priced from $1,803. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Cedars | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $1,803 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Garden Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Bon Aire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,038 |
Summerwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Castro Valley, CA
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Castro Valley area is the $2.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Eden Terrace in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Castro Valley apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza starting at $2,795 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eden Terrace | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
Town House Plaza | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
Magnolia Grove Condominiums | 2x2 1000 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
20824-20846 Chester St | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Creekside Terrace | Crow Canyon | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
The Cedars | Dahlia | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Summerwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Garden Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
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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 $1,803 at The Cedars.
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 $2,495 at The Brook on Center.
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