Cheap Homes for Rent in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area of Oakland.

property at 936 Lucia Ct

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 26

936 Lucia Ct

HaywardCA94541

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property at 1478 172nd Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1478 172nd Ave

AshlandCA94541

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property at 3845 Seven Hills Rd

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3845 Seven Hills Rd

Castro ValleyCA94546
property at 1890 E St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1890 E St

HaywardCA94541
property at 2753 Sulphur Dr

$2,080

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$2,080

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$2,080

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

2753 Sulphur Dr

HaywardCA94541

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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 $1,650. 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$1,650
763 Blossom Way763 Blossom Way - 561BR,1BA$1,675
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,724
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750

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

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 BR / 2BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward apartment is the 2x1 Model at Manchester Apartments starting at $2,057 with a $1.96 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 Apartments2 BR / 2BA / DEN2BR,2BA$2.28
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.96
25684 Spring Dr, Unit D25684 Spring Dr2BR,2BA$2.40
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$2.49
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.61
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward

What type of rentals are currently available in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward?

There are currently 1574 Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $8,681. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward ranging from $1,350 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Castro Valley NE Outer Hayward ranges from $1,350 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,250.

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