Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (63 Rentals)

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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Paulson Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paulson Park

111 Montebello AveMountain View, CA 94043
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King Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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179 Dalma Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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Evandale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evandale Apartments

55 Evandale AveMountain View, CA 94043
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The Capri Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Atrium Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040

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Mountain View Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Place

2275 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Lone Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

178 Centre StMountain View, CA 94041
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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248 Pamela
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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1638 Latham St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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Ednamary Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

1765-1785 Ednamary WayMountain View, CA 94040
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2020 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 California St

2020 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Caltega
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caltega

240 Ortega AveMountain View, CA 94040
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Colony House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colony House Apartments

840 Alice AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Ednamary Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

1855-1885 Ednamary WayMountain View, CA 94040
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

529 Taylor CtMountain View, CA 94043
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2005 Colony St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2005 Colony St

2005 Colony StMountain View, CA 94043
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The Avalon
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

1911 California StMountain View, CA 94040

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Castro City, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castro City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castro City area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villa Monte Apartments priced from $1,995. Calderon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,095
All Single Story Apartment CommunityMonte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A...Studio,1BA$2,145
The Camille North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,200
Woodside Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom S1BR,1BA$2,295
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
335-341 Easy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.21 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Castro City apartment is the 647 Victor Way Model at 647 Victor Way, Unit 3 starting at $3,425 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
647 Victor Way, Unit 3647 Victor Way2BR,1BA$3.61
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.52
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
1973 San Luis Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.01
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.85
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.75
Del Medio ManorOne Bedroom 740sqft1BR,1BA$3.75
360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.00
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82

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Castro City, Mountain View, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Castro City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Castro City is at The Villa Monte Apartments listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro City Apartment is $2,295 at Woodside Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castro City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castro City is starting from $2,895 at Surrey House.

What is the most affordable Castro City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Castro City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Americana Apartments and starts from $4,498.

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