Cheap Homes for Rent in Castro City Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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property at 1615 California St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1615 California St

Mountain ViewCA94041

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property at 25980 Todd Ln

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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25980 Todd Ln

Los Altos HillsCA94022

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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 Laurel at Mountain View (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro City area is the $3.91 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at Birch Creek in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,147. 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.
Birch CreekPlan B12BR,2BA$3.91
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
Somerset Place Apartments2x1 U2BR,1BA$4.24
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.91
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
2893 Alma St2893 Alma St1BR,1BA$4.15
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.19

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Castro City, Mountain View, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro City

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro City?

There are currently 856 Apartments for Rent in Castro City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $11,034. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro City ranging from $1,000 to $12,800.

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 $1,000 to $12,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,760.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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