
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Five Creeks Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $2,105 (42 Rentals)


The Brook on Center

Villa Grove Apartments

Town House Plaza

20411 Marshall St

2518-2528 Grove Way

20224-20228 Forest Ave

Casa Ramona
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Cedars North

2552 Grove Way

4961 Old Dublin Rd

20487-20507 Forest Ave

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4781 Heyer Ave

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Palomares Canyon Estate

Laguna Pines

20200 Forest Ave

The Cedars

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

2762 Grove Way

City View
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University Village

Sunhill Apartments

1928-1936 B St

7th Street Apartments

22750 Bayview Ave

1821 Hill Ave

22790 Vermont St

22596 Norwood Dr
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22782 Vermont St

Deerfield Condominiums

1222-1226 Tiegen Dr

1465 D St

Sun River

Leisure Terrace Apartments

Sparks Way Commons
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Riverside Terrace
Five Creeks, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Creeks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Creeks Studio Apartments | $2,246 | $1,795 | $2,697 |
| Five Creeks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,400 | $2,487 |
Five Creeks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $2,105 | $2,850 |
| Five Creeks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $2,945 | $3,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFive Creeks, Castro Valley, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Five Creeks, Castro Valley, CA
Palomares Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Creeks Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Creeks?
The cheapest apartment in Five Creeks is University Village which is listed at $2,105, while the average apartment in Five Creeks costs $3,222.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Creeks?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Five Creeks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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