Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell City West Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Harris Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Court

742 Harris CtHayward, CA 94544
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Huntwood Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Commons

27901 Huntwood AveHayward, CA 94544

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Leisure Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Terrace

1638 E StHayward, CA 94541
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Los Robles
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles

32300 Almaden BlvdUnion City, CA 94587
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21371 Garden Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21371 Garden Ave

21371 Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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Val Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Sovereign Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Square

16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Fletcher Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, 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 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic Apartments priced from $1,386. Lakeside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,543. Here are the most affordable Russell City West Outer Hayward apartments for rent in Castro Valley, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

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

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell City West Outer Hayward area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Russell City West Outer Hayward apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza starting at $2,795 with a $2.66 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.
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.65
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.66
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Whitman GreenSyrah2BR,1BA$2.64
23208 Lori Way, Unit in law unit23208 Lori Way2BR,1BA$1.95
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Kelly Green Apartments2x1 downstairs2BR,1BA$2.42
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.53
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Getting Around the Russell City West Outer Hayward Neighborhood in Castro Valley, CA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward is The Majestic Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward costs $4,200.

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 36 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 $332 which is $3,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell City West Outer Hayward.

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