Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell City West Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $900 (36 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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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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The Manzanita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manzanita

1475 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Montair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Jackson Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Arms Apartments

24545-24559 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Eden Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Apartments

1201 B StHayward, CA 94541
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The Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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Timberlane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

382 Harris RdHayward, CA 94544
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Orange Tree Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Tree Apartments

27285 Manon AveHayward, CA 94544
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Bay Heart Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Heart Apartments

21788-21824 Thelma StHayward, CA 94541
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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 Lakeside Village priced from $272. The Majestic Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,424. Here are the most affordable Russell City West Outer Hayward apartments for rent in Castro Valley, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$272
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,751
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Alvarado Senior LivingThe Leandro Suite1BR,1BA$1,795
The Brook on CenterStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810

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

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell City West Outer Hayward area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Russell City West Outer Hayward apartment is the Ashland 2x1 Model at Ashland Garden Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Ashland 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 Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.20
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.49
Grand at SoHay (Dixon FKA Foothill Townhomes)2x1.5C-R1 FULL RENO2BR,1.5BA$2.50
CreekwoodB12BR,1BA$2.16
Hurst Highland Villageoh 1x11BR,1BA$2.39
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.48
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.56
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29

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

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Russell City West Outer Hayward, Castro Valley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,810.

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

The cheapest apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward is Lakeside Village which is listed at $272, while the average apartment in Russell City West Outer Hayward costs $4,764.

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 21 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 $276 which is $4,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell City West Outer Hayward.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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