Cheap Homes for Rent in Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $2,700 (25 Rentals)

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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 Parkview Apartments priced from $2,010. The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Surrey HouseUnit 6Studio,1BA$2,250
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of June 18, 2025 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 2 Bedroom-L Model at 30 Gladys Court starting at $3,050 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Central 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
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.39
Somerset Place Apartments2x1 U2BR,1BA$3.82
Aviana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
Parkview Apartments1/11BR,1BA$4.03
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro City

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro City?

There are currently 848 Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $12,390. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro City ranging from $2,600 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Castro City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Castro City ranges from $2,600 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,028.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Castro City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Castro City range from $4,441 to $8,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,095 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,840.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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