
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $474 (137 Rentals)
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Eagle Park Apartments

217 Ada Ave

MV Apartments

All Single Story Apartment Community

Calderon Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments

Park Square Apartments

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Del Medio Manor
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Park Plaza Apartments

Surrey House

Hidden Garden Apartments

Shoreline Village

Park Rich Apartments

30 Gladys Court

Latham Court Apartments

Woodview Apartments

505 Cypress Point Dr

eaves Mountain View at Middlefield
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El Portal Apartments

The Camille North Apartments

Fayette Townhouse Apartments

260 Loreto St

Del Medio Garden Apartments

Fayette Arms Apartments

Somerset Place Apartments

Kentfield Apartments

Latham Square

California St Apartments
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120 Granada Dr

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Mountain View

Parkview Apartments

Brookside

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555 W Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID8585A

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555 W Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID4137A

Madrone

Birch Creek

The Shadows Apartments

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments
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Gemello Village

736 Mountain View Ave

300 Granada

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1945 Latham St, Unit GO FL1-ID1917

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1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL0-ID1084

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Sevens

Maplewood Apartments

Montrose

Franklin Street Apartments

Mariposa Apartments
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Castro City, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castro City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro City Studio Apartments | $3,302 | $1,873 | $4,846 |
| Castro City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,373 | $1,185 | $8,568 |
| Castro City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,592 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Castro City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $4,995 | $8,221 |
| Castro City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 137 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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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 $2,195. Calderon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| eaves Creekside | S-Special | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Park Rich Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,879 |
| Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.33 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Ventura neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Castro City apartment is the No Availability Model at Union Plaza Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| 1973 San Luis Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $4.24 |
| Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
| 245 Easy Street | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| Regency at Mountain View | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.78 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Castro City, Mountain View, CA
Monta Loma Elementary
Los Altos High
Crittenden Middle School
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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 $2,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro City Apartment is $2,300 at The Laurel at Mountain View (55+).
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 $2,995 at Somerset Place Apartments.
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