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Average Rent in Castro Valley CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Castro Valley CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,174/mo
▲ +1.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Castro Valley CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Castro Valley CA is $2,174 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units. Rents have increased $25 (1.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bon Aire Apartments starting at $1,999/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,174/mo.
Prices range from $1,999 to $2,349 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Castro Valley CA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Castro Valley CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Castro Valley CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Aire Apartments | $1,999/mo | $1,999/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| Vista Creek Apartments | $2,349/mo | $2,349/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Castro Valley CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Castro Valley CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$87,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,174/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,999/mo), you need to earn at least $80,000/year.
Median household income in Castro Valley CA is $138,069 , about 32% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Castro Valley CA
Overall prices in Castro Valley CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Castro Valley CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,174 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $8,310/mo |
Population
65,389
Median household income
$138,069
Census median rent
$2,499/mo
Rent as % of income
34.1%
Median age
42.8
Mean commute
34 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Castro Valley CA Apartments
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