Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (55 Rentals)

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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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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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Sovereign Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Square

16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Fairmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Manor

1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hilltop Trio
1 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 Bedroom Apartments

G and G Apartments

1461 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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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 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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Bay Heart Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Heart Apartments

21788-21824 Thelma StHayward, CA 94541
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Terrace Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Summit Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Apartments

25190 Cypress AveHayward, CA 94544
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Eden Roc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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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 $811. Lakeside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. 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$811
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The Mark1x1 S1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$1,844

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

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area is the $2.10 price per square foot 131 Burbank St Model at 131 Burbank St in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $3,475. The second greatest value Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Redwood Grove starting at $2,575 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Halcyon District 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.
131 Burbank St131 Burbank St3BR,3BA$2.10
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.59
Kelly Green Apartments2x1 downstairs2BR,1BA$2.42
Jackson Flats2x1 reno 22BR,1BA$2.59
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 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 $1,844.

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 $811, 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 19 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 $496 which is $3,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward.

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