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Castle, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Castle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,000 | $1,900 |
Castle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,870 | $3,495 |
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Cheapest Available Castle Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castle, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castle area is the $3.09 price per square foot 4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave Model at 4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/2 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Castle apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 3770 42nd Street starting at $1,599 with a $4.20 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/2 | 4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCastle, San Diego, CA
Ranked #137
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Castle Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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