Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,600 (34 Rentals)

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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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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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20200 Forest Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20200 Forest Ave

20200 Forest AveCastro 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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property at 21366 Mission Blvd

$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 13

21366 Mission Blvd

CherrylandCA94541

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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 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 $2,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown 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$2,150
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2,395
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,455
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
Creekside TerracePacheco2BR,1BA$2,524
The CedarsPrimrose2BR,1BA$2,634
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,660
Summerwood2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Castro Valley, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Castro Valley area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Eden Terrace in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Castro Valley apartment is the Primrose Model at The Cedars starting at $2,634 with a $2.64 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.
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
The CedarsPrimrose2BR,1BA$2.64
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.78
Creekside TerracePacheco2BR,1BA$2.80
Summerwood2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.84
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.12
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15

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Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA

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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 $2,038 at Bon Aire 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 $2,395 at Villa Grove Apartments.

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