Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariano Castro Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,185 (51 Rentals)

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$2,195

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Base Rent$2,195
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550 Ortega Ave, Unit 12

550 Ortega Ave
Mountain ViewCA94040
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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Luna Vista
Studio Apartments

Luna Vista

950 W El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040
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Paulson Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paulson Park

111 Montebello AveMountain View, CA 94043
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King Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Atrium Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Capri Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043

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1638 Latham St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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Mountain View Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Place

2275 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Ednamary Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

1765-1785 Ednamary WayMountain View, CA 94040
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2020 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 California St

2020 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Caltega
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caltega

240 Ortega AveMountain View, CA 94040
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Woodside Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Place

2033 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Ednamary Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

1855-1885 Ednamary WayMountain View, CA 94040

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Meadowood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowood Apartments

1555 W Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043
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The Avalon
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

1911 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Ananda Community
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ananda Community

240 Monroe DrMountain View, CA 94040
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Rich Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rich Avenue Apartments

908-914 Rich AveMountain View, CA 94040
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St. Croix Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix Townhomes

768 N Rengstorff AveMountain View, CA 94043

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Mariano Castro, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mariano Castro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mariano Castro area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villa Monte Apartments priced from $2,195. The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Mariano Castro apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
Park Rich ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,495
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD1BR,1BA$2,895
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,895
Somerset Place Apartments2x1 U2BR,1BA$2,995
Fayette Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,034
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1BA$3,195
California St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariano Castro, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mariano Castro area is the $4.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2B Model at Verve in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,370. The second greatest value Mariano Castro apartment is the Two Bedroom Two and One Half Bath Model at Forest Glen starting at $5,350 with a $4.95 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mariano Castro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VerveTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$4.87
Forest GlenTwo Bedroom Two and One Half Bath2BR,2BA$4.95
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
1973 San Luis Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.24
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$4.33
Somerset Place Apartments2x1 D2BR,1BA$4.99
Regency at Mountain ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.78
California St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.91
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mariano Castro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mariano Castro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mariano Castro is at The Villa Monte Apartments listed at $2,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mariano Castro Apartment is $2,300 at The Laurel at Mountain View (55+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mariano Castro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mariano Castro is starting from $2,995 at Somerset Place Apartments.

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