Apartments for Rent in the East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA (350 Rentals)

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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
property at 19139 Vaughn Ave

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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19139 Vaughn Ave

Castro ValleyCA94546
property at 3845 Seven Hills Rd

$1,895

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$1,895

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

3845 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546

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Lincoln Landing
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$2,495 - $4,489
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Lincoln Landing

22335 Foothill BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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Creekwood
$1,792 - $2,774
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$1,792 - $2,774

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO
$1,850
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$1,850

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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO

1326 C StHayward, CA 94541
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property at 1229 C St

$2,770

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$2,770

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$2,770

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1229 C St

HaywardCA94541

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property at 2838 Romagnolo St

$4,995

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

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2838 Romagnolo St
HaywardCA94541
property at 24035 2nd St

$1,800

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24035 2nd St
HaywardCA94541
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22655 4th St
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22655 4th St

22655 4th StHayward, CA 94541
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Forest Duplexes
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Forest Duplexes

19652-19658 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Castro Valley. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in Castro Valley, this neighborhood is known as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like the great outdoors? East Castro Valley is providing favorable access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is now ranked as one of the best upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of San Francisco has now become known as one of our preferred neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Castro Valley

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Castro Valley area of Castro Valley, CA?

As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 350 available East Castro Valley apartments priced from $1,792 to $4,489, with an average monthly rent of $2,790.

How much are Studio apartments in East Castro Valley?

There are currently 110 Studio Apartments in East Castro Valley with rent ranges from $1,792 to $2,790 with an average price of $2,468.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Castro Valley Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Castro Valley ranges from $1,875 to $4,470 with an average monthly rent of $2,360.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Castro Valley cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Castro Valley range from $2,160 to $3,838. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,008.

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