Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castro Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (34 Rentals)
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Castro, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Castro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,980 | $2,700 |
Castro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $2,300 | $3,795 |
Castro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,300 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castro Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Castro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castro area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial House Apartments priced from $1,980. Boynton Greens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Castro apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Boynton Greens Apartments | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Colonial House South | 1 Bd 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Prospect Corners | *One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Hamilton Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castro, CA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castro area is the $3.69 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Four Twenty Union Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Castro apartment is the *One Bedroom Model at Prospect Corners starting at $2,250 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Hillside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Prospect Corners | *One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Colonial House South | 1 Bd 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Boynton Greens Apartments | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Hamilton Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCastro, San Jose, CA
Ranked #468
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Castro Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castro Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castro Apartment is $1,980 at Colonial House Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castro Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castro is starting from $2,790 at Boynton Greens Apartments.
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