Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell City West Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (174 Rentals)

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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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Creekside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Terrace

22154-22172 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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The Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedars

22240-22302 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Creekwood
$1,792 - $2,774
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$1,792 - $2,774
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Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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569 Smalley Ave
$1,795
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$1,795
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569 Smalley Ave

569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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$1,800

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24035 2nd St
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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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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO

1326 C StHayward, CA 94541
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Casa Serena
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$1,875 - $2,795
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$1,875 - $2,795
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$1,875 - $2,795
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Casa Serena

36000 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94536
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The Mark
$1,930 - $3,600
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$1,930 - $3,600
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$1,930 - $3,600
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The Mark

24650 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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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 Studio unit found at 429 Smalley Ave priced from $1,495. 763 Blossom Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Russell City West Outer Hayward apartments for rent in Castro Valley, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
429 Smalley Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
763 Blossom Way763 Blossom Way - 401BR,1BA$1,675
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
Bel- Air Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Anita Plaza ApartmentsSingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875

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

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russell City West Outer Hayward area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 BR / 2BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,795. 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.
Chateau Manor Apartments2 BR / 2BA / DEN2BR,2BA$2.28
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.64
NB EBS T 4852BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.32
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.49
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
CreekwoodB12BR,1BA$2.44
Lord Tennyson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Greenleaf2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.64
Fletcher TowersTwo Bedrom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60

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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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward is 763 Blossom Way which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward costs $2,592.

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 6 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 $245 which is $2,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell City West Outer Hayward.

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