Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (62 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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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Calderon Apartments
Studio Apartments

Calderon Apartments

850 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Atrium Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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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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Mountain View Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Place

2275 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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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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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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Colony House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colony House Apartments

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

eaves Creekside

151 Calderon 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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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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Meadowood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowood Apartments

1555 W Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043

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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 $1,895. All Single Story Apartment Community 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$1,895
All Single Story Apartment CommunityMonte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A...Studio,1BA$2,095
The Camille North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
335-341 Easy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,350
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio,1BA$2,365
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
The Chalet at CurtnerChateau1BR,1BA$2,395
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.84 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Ventura neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Castro City apartment is the Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the San Antonio 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.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$3.84
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.90
3133 Alma St, Unit 31333133 Alma St2BR,1BA$3.51
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.75
El Portal ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.80
Aviana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.93
The Chalet at CurtnerChateau1BR,1BA$3.68
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65

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Castro City, Mountain View, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mountain View. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Castro City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castro City is under $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro City?

The cheapest apartment in Castro City is Shoreline Village which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Castro City costs $5,407.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castro City?

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 4 regular apartments in Castro City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.