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property at 3900 Seven Hills Rd

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3900 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546
property at 1890 E St

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1890 E St

HaywardCA94541

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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Castro Valley, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Castro Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Russell City West Outer Hayward$4,481$1,400171

Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood priced from $1,586. San Leandro Senior Living in the Manor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Castro Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,586
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,595
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Eden Terrace starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
4460 Stanford Ave, Unit Spacious one bedroom4460 Stanford Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
Summit Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.48
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX1195 Santa Ana St2BR,1BA$2.56
Redwood Grove1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.46
Fenix 424 by Trion Living1x11BR,1BA$2.46
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro Valley?

There are currently 1681 Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $11,823. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro Valley ranging from $735 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Castro Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Castro Valley ranges from $735 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,351.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Castro Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Castro Valley range from $2,440 to $5,259, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $4,980. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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