Lincoln Landing
22335 Foothill Blvd,
Hayward, CA 94541
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,595 - $4,539
Rental Market Trends in Castro Valley, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Castro Valley, CA is $1,978/month.
Rent in Castro Valley is 19% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$1,978/month
Average Rent
601 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.6%
Change / Year
169
Available Apartments
Castro Valley rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Castro Valley average $1,715 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average $1,978 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average $2,454 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Castro Valley average $3,130 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Castro Valley, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Castro Valley, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
68%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
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.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
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 .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Castro Valley, CA?
Because the average rent in Castro Valley is $1,978, you’ll want to make about $6,593 per month or $79,116 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.
View the Castro Valley Area GuideStudio
-
-
One Bedroom
$2,133/month
$2,133/month
Two Bedroom
$2,551/month
$2,551/month
Three Bedroom
$2,587/month
$2,587/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
-
San Lorenzo
Avg Rent: $1,832/month
-
San Leandro
Avg Rent: $1,910/month
-
Hayward
Avg Rent: $2,127/month
-
San Ramon
Avg Rent: $2,592/month
-
Union City
Avg Rent: $2,520/month
-
Dublin
Avg Rent: $2,660/month
Apartment Communities in Castro Valley We Think You'll Love
Rental Management, Simplified
Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com
Guides for Managing Your Rental
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Castro Valley?
The average rent in Castro Valley is $1,978 per month, which is 18.8% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Castro Valley?
Rents in Castro Valley, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $32 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Castro Valley?
In Castro Valley, CA, 68% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.