Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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11810 Foothill Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11810 Foothill Way

11810 Foothill WayOakland, CA 94605
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1536 166th Ave

San LeandroCA94578

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21371 Garden Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21371 Garden Ave

21371 Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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Val Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Sovereign Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Square

16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fletcher Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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The Manzanita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manzanita

1475 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fairmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Manor

1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hilltop Trio
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Trio

1711-1715 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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G and G Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

G and G Apartments

1461 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Jackson Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Arms Apartments

24545-24559 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Montair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Eden Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Apartments

1201 B StHayward, CA 94541
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The Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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Alto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Apartments

1270 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Bay Heart Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Heart Apartments

21788-21824 Thelma StHayward, CA 94541
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Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland 34 Apartments priced from $1,231. The Majestic Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,424. Here are the most affordable Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,231
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,581
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,586
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,617
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Alto Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810
Bentley PlaceWinton1BR,1BA$1,867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward, CA

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartment is the 1478 165th Ave Model at 1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D starting at $2,400 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ashland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Manor Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.22
1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D1478 165th Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.52
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
University Village3 Bedroom / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.42
Oakland 34 Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.22
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.42
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.31
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castro Valley Ne Outer Hayward, Oakland, CA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward is under $1,867.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward?

The cheapest apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward is Oakland 34 Apartments which is listed at $1,231, while the average apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward costs $3,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward?

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 33 regular apartments in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward?

Cheap apartments in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward have an average cost of $588 which is $3,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward.

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