
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariano Castro Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (100 Rentals)
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Luna Vista

All Single Story Apartment Community

The Camille North Apartments

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Park Square Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments

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2070 Latham St

273 Mountain View Ave, Unit 1bd

Hidden Garden Apartments
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Park Plaza Apartments

Surrey House

Fayette Arms Apartments

120 Granada Dr

Del Medio Garden Apartments

The Camille Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

Woodview Apartments

Aviana Apartments

Del Medio Manor
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El Portal Apartments

California St Apartments

1941 California St, Unit GO FL1-ID2032

Birch Creek

Somerset Place Apartments

Kentfield Apartments

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments

Madrone

Park Place

Gemello Village
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300 Granada

Verve

MV Apartments

1945 Latham St, Unit SI FL1-ID1917

234 Escuela Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID2020

The Tillery

Montrose

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL2-ID1095

The Dean
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716 Astor Ct

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL3-ID1141

111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit PL FL2-ID1440

111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1441

555 San Antonio Rd

545 San Antonio Rd, Unit GO FL2-ID1926

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL1-ID6536A

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL2-ID11593A

234 Escuela Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID600

801 Church St, Unit SI FL2-ID127
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Mariano Castro, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mariano Castro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariano Castro Studio Apartments | $2,895 | $1,708 | $4,088 |
| Mariano Castro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $1,185 | $9,615 |
| Mariano Castro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $2,695 | $9,939 |
| Mariano Castro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,399 | $4,695 | $7,923 |
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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 Camille North Apartments priced from $2,145. The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Mariano Castro apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camille North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Single-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr... | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Del Medio Manor | One Bedroom 740sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariano Castro, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mariano Castro area is the $3.92 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at Birch Creek in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,154. The second greatest value Mariano Castro 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 Mariano Castro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Creek | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.92 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Del Medio Manor | One Bedroom 740sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Somerset Place Apartments | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| 2070 Latham St | 2070 Latham St | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
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Best Local Schools in Mariano Castro, Mountain View, CA
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mariano Castro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mariano Castro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mariano Castro is under $2,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mariano Castro?
The cheapest apartment in Mariano Castro is Caltega which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Mariano Castro costs $7,164.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mariano Castro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Mariano Castro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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