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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 $2,095. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Castro City apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.39 price per square foot 2x2.5 Model at Gemello Village in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value Castro City apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $4,995 with a $3.84 price per square foot in the Ventura 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.
Gemello Village2x2.52BR,2.5BA$3.39
Merrilee Terrace Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$3.84
BrooksidePine2BR,2BA$3.54
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.44
Aviana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.83
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
The Chalet at CurtnerChateau1BR,1BA$3.85
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castro City, Mountain View, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro City

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro City?

There are currently 845 Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $10,170. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro City ranging from $1,200 to $11,500.

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 $1,200 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,357.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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