Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Castro Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Castro Valley
$2,500/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Castro Valley is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Castro Valley
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley run $2,070 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,526.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,707 |  4% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,526 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest Knolls | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,980 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,707
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,526
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Hillcrest Knolls
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,980
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
30%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Castro Valley, CA is equal to the median rent in Alamo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,495
35%$2,950
1%$2,200
5%$3,440
64%$4,000
52%$4,395
5%$4,400
110%$4,087
10%$3,100
7%$2,762
13%$3,570
12%$2,550
14%Discover rentals in Castro Valley, CA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Castro Valley
16306 Ridgehaven Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94578
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
2300 Miramar Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94578
2 beds
2 baths
$2,383–$4,063
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
1d ago
22202 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1647 1647 / 1649 Strobridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3h ago
22302 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,047–$3,908
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Castro Valley
22579 Canyon Terrace Dr #NA, Castro Valley, CA 94552
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Aug 17
3d ago
House for rent in Castro Valley
19139 Vaughn Ave Unit B, Castro Valley, CA 94546
2 beds
2 baths
$3,199
$3,099
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
6h ago
20800 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,309–$3,121
Apartment for rent
3h ago
22302 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,047–$3,908
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
20800 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,309–$3,121
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Castro Valley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
House for rent
1d ago
2300 Miramar Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94578
2 beds
2 baths
$2,383–$4,063
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
20511 Anita Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$1,965
Apartment for rent
2d ago
22160 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,910 –$2,510
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2568 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22202 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
20511 Anita Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$1,965
Apartment for rent
2d ago
22160 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,910
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2568 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2275 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
2 beds
1 bath
$2,649
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $2,500 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Castro Valley?
Average rent prices in Castro Valley have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Castro Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Castro Valley is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average around $2,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,520/month.
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).