Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Castro Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Castro Valley
$2,495/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Castro Valley is $2,495 per month as of November 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Castro Valley
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Castro Valley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Castro Valley, CA
Average rent prices in Castro Valley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Castro Valley, CA
Rent prices in Castro Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Castro Valley is $2,437, whereas a house costs $3,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley run $2,201 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,354 | No Change |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $2,192 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 |  1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 16% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest Knolls | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,437 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,200 | 60% | 19% | |
Houses | $3,622 | 17% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,354
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,192
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
8%
Hillcrest Knolls
Average rent
$2,350
Apartments
Average rent
$2,437
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
60%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,622
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Castro Valley, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Castro Valley, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Castro Valley and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Castro Valley
31%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Castro Valley, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,480
62%$2,595
19%$2,100
2%$5,900
70%$3,100
2%$4,997
3%$5,870
161%$3,963
15%$3,195
10%$2,595
44%$3,600
19%$2,613
18%Discover rentals in Castro Valley, CA
2d ago
2041 Miramonte Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94578
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Condo for rent in Castro Valley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest Knolls house for rent in Castro Valley
1944 Howe Dr #1, Castro Valley, CA 94578
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 28
2d ago
16304 Saratoga St, Castro Valley, CA 94578
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Castro Valley
6895 Lariat Ln #NA, Castro Valley, CA 94552
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Castro Valley
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,645
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 10
17h ago
20800 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,309–$3,121
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Castro Valley
5584 Cold Water Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
1 bed
1 bath
$2,597
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Castro Valley
4202 Seven Hills Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Price dropped $349Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
20928 Wilbeam Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
22302 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,041–$3,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
20800 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,309–$3,121
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2h ago
20928 Wilbeam Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
22160 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$2,510
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2041 Miramonte Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94578
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Castro Valley
4202 Seven Hills Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Price dropped $349Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
22302 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,041–$3,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Condo for rent in Castro Valley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
22160 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,910
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Castro Valley, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Castro Valley rental market.
How much is rent in Castro Valley?
The average rent in Castro Valley is $2,495 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Castro Valley?
Average rent prices in Castro Valley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Castro Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Castro Valley is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Castro Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in Castro Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Castro Valley?
November offers the lowest rents in Castro Valley, running about 3.2% lower than September's peak prices. Timing your search for late fall can help you secure better rates compared to the higher-priced summer and early fall months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).