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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 18

555 W Middlefield Rd

Mountain ViewCA94043
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Sevens
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$3,691 - $7,326
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Sevens

777 W Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043
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Rowe at Pear Village
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$3,825 - $6,072
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Rowe at Pear Village

1265 Pear AveMountain 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 Calderon Apartments priced from $2,095. The Chalet at Curtner 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
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,095
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,095
The Camille North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
360 Chiquita Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,499
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of June 11, 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 B2 Model at eaves Creekside starting at $3,980 with a $4.15 price per square foot in the Bedford Square 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
eaves CreeksideB22BR,1BA$4.15
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.64
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
884 Park Dr, Unit 05884 Park Dr1BR,1BA$3.68
360 Chiquita Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.84
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01

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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 Calderon Apartments listed at $2,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro City Apartment is $2,245 at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments.

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 The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments.

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