Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell City West Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $900 (150 Rentals)

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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Anita Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anita Plaza Apartments

20511 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2762 Grove Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2762 Grove Way

2762 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Palomares Canyon Estate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

20573 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Creekwood
$1,770 - $2,774
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Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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Fletcher Towers
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$1,800 - $2,700
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Fletcher Towers

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Casa Serena
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$1,875 - $2,795
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Casa Serena

36000 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94536
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Russell City West Outer Hayward, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Russell City West Outer Hayward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Russell City West Outer Hayward area of Castro Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hayward Village Senior Apartments priced from $1,687. University Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Russell City West Outer Hayward apartments for rent in Castro Valley, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Alvarado Senior LivingThe Leandro Suite1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Zelma Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell City West Outer Hayward, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russell City West Outer Hayward area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Fairway Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Russell City West Outer Hayward apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice starting at $2,980 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russell City West Outer Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Fairway Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.64
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Summit Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.48
The Edge on the BoulevardOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.62
1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX1195 Santa Ana St2BR,1BA$2.56
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.48
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 Cheap Russell City West Outer Hayward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Russell City West Outer Hayward is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward?

The cheapest apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward is Hayward Village Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward costs $4,482.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Russell City West Outer Hayward?

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 5 regular apartments in Russell City West Outer Hayward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward?

Cheap apartments in Russell City West Outer Hayward have an average cost of $624 which is $3,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell City West Outer Hayward.

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