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San LeandroCA94578

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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

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$3,549$1,300237

Cheapest Available Castro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Castro Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland 34 Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood priced from $811. The Majestic Apartments in the Hayward Highland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,386. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Castro Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,387
Park Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,581
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.25 price per square foot 281 Juana Ave Model at 281 Juana Ave, Unit 204 in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the Two bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment Model at San Leandro Racquet Club starting at $2,597 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Halcyon District 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.
281 Juana Ave, Unit 204281 Juana Ave2BR,2BA$2.25
San Leandro Racquet ClubTwo bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment2BR,2BA$2.42
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Kelly Green Apartments2x1 downstairs2BR,1BA$2.42
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Park Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro Valley?

There are currently 1683 Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $5,122. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro Valley ranging from $690 to $9,750.

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 $690 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,512.

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 $5,122, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,549.

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