Lincoln Landing
22335 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
$2,488 - $4,489 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Castro Valley, CA
What is the average rent in Castro Valley, CA?
$1,958/month
Average Rent
600 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
Castro Valley, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Castro Valley, CA is $1,958 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Castro Valley one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Castro Valley average $1,667 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average $1,958 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average $2,446 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average $3,121 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Castro Valley, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Castro Valley, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
68%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Castro Valley?
Based on current rent prices, Castro Valley/NE Outer Hayward is the most affordable neighborhood in Castro Valley.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Castro Valley?
Based on current rent prices, Castro Valley/NE Outer Hayward is the most expensive neighborhood in Castro Valley.
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Which Castro Valley neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Castro Valley with the most apartments available is Castro Valley/NE Outer Hayward .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Castro Valley, CA?
Because the average rent in Castro Valley is $1,958, you’ll want to make about $6,526 per month or $78,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Castro Valley, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Castro Valley, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$2,230/month
$2,230/month
Two Bedroom
$2,446/month
$2,446/month
Three Bedroom
$2,579/month
$2,579/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.