Cheap Homes for Rent in Castro Valley, CA from $1,650 (14 Rentals)

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property at 2776 Sydney Way
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2776 Sydney Way

Castro ValleyCA94546
property at 2751 Cortez Ct
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2751 Cortez Ct

Castro ValleyCA94546
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property at 1377 Ardmore Dr
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1377 Ardmore Dr

San LeandroCA94577
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property at 16006 E 14th St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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16006 E 14th St, Unit Unit218

16006 E 14th St
AshlandCA94578
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Castro Valley, CA area range in price from $1,690 to $7,100 with an overall median price of $2,599. 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$2,599$1,690167

Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Leandro Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood priced from $1,649. 763 Blossom Way in the North Hayward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Castro Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649
763 Blossom Way763 Blossom Way - 401BR,1BA$1,675
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Manchester Apartments in the in the Ashland neighborhood starting from $2,197. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the SMG 2x2 Model at St Moritz Garden Apartments starting at $2,399 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Springlake 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.
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.09
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 2x22BR,2BA$2.35
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.52
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Eden Terrace Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.55
Amador VillageMaple1BR,1BA$2.64
CreekwoodB12BR,1BA$2.49
236 Haas Ave, Unit 8236 Haas Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro Valley?

There are currently 1676 Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $10,228. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro Valley ranging from $970 to $10,500.

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 $970 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,646.

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