Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (136 Rentals)

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Oakland 34 Apartments
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Oakland 34 Apartments

10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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11810 Foothill Way
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11810 Foothill Way

11810 Foothill WayOakland, CA 94605
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property at 936 Lucia Ct

$1,350

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$1,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 26

936 Lucia Ct

HaywardCA94541
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2082 167th Ave
$1,550 - $1,650
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$1,550 - $1,650
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$1,550 - $1,650
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2082 167th Ave

2082 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Creekwood
$1,770 - $2,774
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Creekwood

22294 City Center DrHayward, CA 94541
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569 Smalley Ave
$1,795
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$1,795
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$1,795
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 24

569 Smalley Ave

569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541

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

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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19139 Vaughn Ave
$1,800 - $3,300
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$1,800 - $3,300
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19139 Vaughn Ave

19139 Vaughn AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO
$1,850
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$1,850
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1326 C St, Unit STUDIO

1326 C StHayward, CA 94541
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The Mark
$1,890 - $3,600
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$1,890 - $3,600
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The Mark

24650 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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property at 3845 Seven Hills Rd

$1,895

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$1,895
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

3845 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546

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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
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,835

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

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area is the $1.88 price per square foot 25651 Palomares Rd Model at 25651 Palomares Rd in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartment is the 4X2 Model at Bella Vista on Bancroft starting at $3,549 with a $2.65 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.
25651 Palomares Rd25651 Palomares Rd2BR,1BA$1.88
Bella Vista on Bancroft4X24BR,2BA$2.65
Chateau Manor Apartments2 BR / 2BA / DEN2BR,2BA$2.28
San Leandro Racquet ClubTwo bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment2BR,2BA$2.48
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.96
Jackson Flats2x1 classic 22BR,1BA$2.62
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$2.49
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53

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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 $1,835.

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 $5,100.

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 4 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 $236 which is $4,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward.

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