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property at 1627 152nd Ave

1627 152nd Ave

San LeandroCA94578
property at 595 Cape Cod Dr

595 Cape Cod Dr

San LeandroCA94578
property at 3138 Aylesbury Ct

3138 Aylesbury Ct

Castro ValleyCA94546
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Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Castro Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2025

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$3,572$1,300254

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
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,400
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Redwood Grove in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Castro Valley apartment is the 2 Bed/ 2Bath Model at Lund Garden Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden 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.
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Kelly Green Apartments2x1 downstairs2BR,1BA$2.42
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.59
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Solaris Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.55
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 1667 Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $5,139. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro Valley ranging from $670 to $5,400.

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 $670 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,546.

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 $5,139, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,845 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,549.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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