
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)
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South Castro Valley, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Castro Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Castro Valley Studio Apartments | $2,224 | $1,795 | $2,433 |
South Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,760 | $2,968 |
South Castro Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $2,150 | $3,770 |
South Castro Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,813 | $2,800 | $4,460 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Castro Valley Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Castro Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Castro Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bentley Place priced from $1,867. Garden Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable South Castro Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bentley Place | Winton | 1BR,1BA | $1,867 |
Garden Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Kelly Green Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Castro Valley, CA
As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Castro Valley area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value South Castro Valley apartment is the 2 Bed Townhouse Model at Leafy Grove starting at $2,950 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Castro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Town House Plaza | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Leafy Grove | 2 Bed Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
Magnolia Grove Condominiums | 2x2 1000 | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
Park Tower | 2x1.5 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
Eden Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
Chateau Andre Apartments | Two Bedroom 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Garden Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including South Castro Valley, Castro Valley, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Castro Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Castro Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Castro Valley is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Castro Valley?
The cheapest apartment in South Castro Valley is Bentley Place which is listed at $1,852, while the average apartment in South Castro Valley costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Castro Valley?
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 15 regular apartments in South Castro Valley 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 South Castro Valley?
Cheap apartments in South Castro Valley have an average cost of $883 which is $2,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Castro Valley.
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