
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Creeks Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,498 (56 Rentals)
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The Brook on Center

Villa Grove Apartments

Town House Plaza

2762 Grove Way

20411 Marshall St

2518-2528 Grove Way

Casa Ramona

3875 Castro Valley Blvd

20224-20228 Forest Ave
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4664 Heyer Ave

4961 Old Dublin Rd

2552 Grove Way

20487-20507 Forest Ave

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4781 Heyer Ave

Chateau Andre Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

Creekside Terrace
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Laguna Pines

20200 Forest Ave

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

Ridgecrest Apartments

City View

University Village

Sunhill Apartments

22750 Bayview Ave
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1928-1936 B St

7th Street Apartments

22634-22640 Templeton St

22791 Vermont St

22083-22095 Betlen Way

1821 Hill Ave

1563 D St

22596 Norwood Dr

22790 Vermont St

1502 E St
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22799 Vermont St

23386 Maud Ave

1372 Highland Blvd

Ally Apartments

22782 Vermont St

Deerfield Condominiums

Garwood Glen Condominium Homes

1222-1226 Tiegen Dr

22775 Vermont St

1581-1587 C St
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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 | $1,895 | $1,895 | $1,895 |
| Five Creeks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,945 | $2,577 |
| Five Creeks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $2,245 | $2,887 |
| Five Creeks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $2,395 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Five Creeks Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Five Creeks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Creeks area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2762 Grove Way priced from $1,945. Ridgecrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Five Creeks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| City View | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,249 |
| University Village | 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,295 |
| Villa Grove Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Sunhill Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,495 |
| The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Creeks, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Creeks area is the $2.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Five Creeks apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sunhill Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Creeks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Sunhill Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Villa Grove Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| University Village | 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| 2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| City View | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 2762 Grove Way which is listed at $1,945, while the average apartment in Five Creeks costs $2,501.
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 3 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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