Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (54 Rentals)

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property at 3845 Seven Hills Rd

$1,895

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$1,895

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3845 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546

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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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Creekwood
$1,792 - $2,774
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Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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property at 24035 2nd St

$1,800

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24035 2nd St
HaywardCA94541

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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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Lincoln Landing
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$2,545 - $4,640
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Lincoln Landing

22335 Foothill BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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property at 1229 C St

$2,770

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1229 C St

HaywardCA94541
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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Eden Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Apartments

1201 B StHayward, CA 94541
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1351 Russell Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Russell Way

1351 Russell WayHayward, CA 94541
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22655 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22655 4th St

22655 4th StHayward, CA 94541
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Hilltowne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltowne Apartments

1238 Walpert StHayward, CA 94541
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Cheapest Available East Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anita Plaza Apartments priced from $1,875. 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 East Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Cinnamon Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,995
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$2,199
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$2,241
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Bentley PlaceFoothill1BR,1BA$2,541
Lincoln LandingS1Studio,1BA$2,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Castro Valley, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East 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 East 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 East 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
Cinnamon Apartments2 Bd2BR,1BA$2.96
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Stratus Apartments CV2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$3.10
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.80
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.57

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East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Castro Valley, Castro Valley, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Castro Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Castro Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Castro Valley is at Lincoln Landing listed at $2,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Castro Valley Apartment is $1,875 at Anita Plaza Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Castro Valley is starting from $2,274 at Creekside Terrace.

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