Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (146 Rentals)

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Oakland 34 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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11810 Foothill Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11810 Foothill Way

11810 Foothill WayOakland, CA 94605
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property at 559 Cherry Way
$970

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Base Rent$970
Total Monthly Price$970
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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559 Cherry Way

CherrylandCA94541
property at 2776 Sydney Way
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2776 Sydney Way

Castro ValleyCA94546

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569 Smalley Ave
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795
Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

569 Smalley Ave

569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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property at 2751 Cortez Ct
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2751 Cortez Ct

Castro ValleyCA94546
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Fletcher Towers
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$1,800 - $2,700

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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,700
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fletcher Towers

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Creekwood
$1,845 - $2,827

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Base Rent$1,845 - $2,827
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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The Mark
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$1,930 - $3,600

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Base Rent$1,930 - $3,600
Total Monthly Price$1,930 - $3,600
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Mark

24650 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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property at 1377 Ardmore Dr
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995
Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1377 Ardmore Dr

San LeandroCA94577
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The Heights
$2,012 - $4,294

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Base Rent$2,012 - $4,294
Total Monthly Price$2,012 - $4,294
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Heights

2276 Miramar AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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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 Studio unit found at 429 Smalley Ave priced from $1,495. 763 Blossom Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
429 Smalley Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
763 Blossom Way763 Blossom Way - 401BR,1BA$1,675
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,690
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,835
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

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

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area is the $2.61 price per square foot 4X2 Model at Bella Vista on Bancroft in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at NB EBS T 485 starting at $2,550 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden 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.
Bella Vista on Bancroft4X24BR,2BA$2.61
NB EBS T 4852BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.32
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.09
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 2x22BR,2BA$2.56
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.52
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Eden Terrace Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.55
Amador VillageMaple1BR,1BA$2.64
CreekwoodB12BR,1BA$2.49
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60

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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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward is 763 Blossom Way which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward costs $2,428.

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 5 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 $285 which is $2,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward.

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