1635 Castro St, Martinez, CA 94553
Kitchen
Another view of the 2nd bedroom, often used as a Den, Office or Yoga space. :-)
FOR RENT
NEW - 4 HRS AGO

$2,200/mo

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 770 sqft

1635 Castro St, Martinez, CA 94553

Available Sep 25
Cost and fees breakdown
Price may not include required fees and charges.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
No Pets
Dishwasher
Washer, Dryer
Baseboard Heating
$2,500 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Sunny attractive house with historic charm, 770 sq. ft.; 1 primary bedroom plus a second small bedroom often utilized as an office/den; living room has a fireplace that is limited to aesthetic use only (NO fires; candles ok); updated kitchen with dishwasher, gas stove, refrigerator and granite countertops; updated bathroom with tub and shower; double pane windows throughout, all exterior walls insulated; instant water heater; quiet Casablanca ceiling fans; washer/dryer in unit. Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet with built-in dresser. Small fenced private patio/garden area. Easy street parking (Garage use for a vehicle is NOT included in rental, but a secure storage area inside the garage is available for your use).
Convenient location: short walk to downtown, restaurants, shops, farmer's market, Amtrak, parks and Marina.

Please inquire with questions, and desired time to view the home. Please DO NOT simply ask me if the property is still 'available'; if the listing is active, the property is available. Feel free to drive by, check out the neighborhood and view the property from the outside. Address is 1635 Castro Street, Martinez, CA 94553

One year lease required, after which the lease converts to a month to month rental. Deposit of $2500. Credit and background check fee of $40 per adult applicant. Tenant(s) is responsible for all utilities. Absolutely NO Smoking anywhere on or inside the property. No pets. Applicants must have credit scores above 680 and NO evictions. All potential occupants must view the entire property (inside and out) before their application will be considered. Inquire for times to view the property and PLEASE tell me a little about yourself, even if it's only your favorite flavor of ice cream. Inquires of "is this still available" will not get a response. If the ad is still listed, the home is still available to rent.

Details for 1635 Castro St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: Just Listed

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: Sep 25thDeposit: $2,500
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $2,200/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $2,500
  • Application fee
    $40
  • Administrative fee
    Contact for details
Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Martinez

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,437/mo
Average rent
$2.3K
$40MoM
Available listings
84
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What Locals Say about Martinez

At least 339 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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  • Cathy Mitchell
    "I have a 3 mile commute each way. "
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  • Terry
    "I’m retired so my commute is just steps away to my weaving studio also known as an extra bedroom. I used to drive to BART and park there and take the train to SF to work. "
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  • Elliott Hull
    "I’m lucky to have a short commute but Martinez is close to a lot of cities with employment opportunities "
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  • Elliott Hull
    "Martinez is a safe neighborhood pretty much anywhere. Some areas are a little rough but very peaceful city"
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    "Diverse city, not too big, growing downtown area. Major services such as hospitals, fire department, police easily accessible."
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  • Laurel Lucia
    "Wouldn’t like that there are no sidewalks but the views are pretty and I see lots of people walking dogs "
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  • Ggonzalez10397
    "Safe environment very quiet not alot of action going on alot of great schools surrounding the neighborhood "
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    "neighbor hood watch, night out. hoa grounds keeping, loving family, porch lights very bright. And friendly neighbors, why I love my family and friends. Clean parks and clean sidewalk areas gardens with flowers, nice grass growing, 🌹💗 good morals and keeping safe, good parking. no speeding cars in a residential areas, high standards, good to be there at the moment but, gym time is important, having a healthy body matters. saddle ridge is an special beautiful place to live. "
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    "This neighborhood is near the canal trail and close to great hiking. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. Houses are festive during holidays. "
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  • Pricilla V.
    "Easy freeway access, always traffic to and from the city, not easy to walk to public transportation, need car "
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  • Adrian L.
    "Family and pet oriented. Everyone watches out for each other. Everyone waves and says hello. Schools are good. Great community park being upgraded as we speak. All dogs are on leashes. "
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  • Beatriz L.
    "Most homeowners have dogs and walk them in the neighborhood. Plenty of hiking areas around where dogs are allowed"
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  • Sandra F.
    "quite, nice, a really good place to live. I would recommend to anyone. very diverse. great for kids or singles"
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  • Gsandals
    "I work in Martinez about 6 minutes away by car and 37 minutes walking, soooooo it’s easy. Highway 4 East is often a nightmare but you can usually get to 680 without getting stuck as long as it’s not between noon and 5pm"
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  • Linn G.
    "It is a nice town near the city without the rushed feeling or traffic. Perfect to commute and good for families. "
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  • Smith.natasha.589
    "Easy. Next to the 4, 680 and 24 freeways. Quick access to Berkeley and Richmond as well as Antioch and Pittsburg. Traffic shows up around 4pm vs the 80 freeway near Berkeley that starts around 330. "
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  • Natalie K.
    "I e been here my whole life. Great community. People look out for each other. Lots of generations of families. "
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  • Smith.natasha.589
    "We were greeted the day of moving in from our neighbor across the street. All homes are well kept and everyone is friendly and greets you. "
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  • Kristen Q.
    "A lot of people walking with or without their dogs along the same route. Just be aware if you have a dog that isn’t good with other dogs or people, also know it’s your responsibility to give the passerby space"
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  • John D.
    "Great access to large undeveloped parks for hiking and cycling. Beautiful marina park. It feels further away from the metro area than it is. "
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  • Sandra
    "It's quite peaceful. Beautiful rolling hills with many species of birds and wildlife. Suburban/country life. Lots of trails to walk or ride a bike and hiking."
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  • Christmasmae
    "We’ve lived here for 28 years! It’s the perfect city for families, schools and commuting! Neighbors are lovely! The city is comfortable! The parks are beautiful! "
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  • Kmarsden
    "Farmer’s Market Senior Center classes like Jazzercize John Muir Historic Site Waterfront Park Neighbors are friendly Rural Residential zoning means big lots with nice neighbors but not too close."
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  • Alexia S.
    "it's a great place to live but the high prices of rent are pushing younger newer families out. It won't be family friendly for long."
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  • Kmarsden
    "No events in my immediate neighborhood but lots downtown: Senior center including Jazzersize and other classes, farmer’s market, etc."
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  • Kmar
    "John Muir’s house and Mt. Wanda close by. Rural Residential zoning creates a spacious, casual yet friendly atmosphere in the neighborhood."
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  • Andrea K.
    "I take 680 south to get to work it’s super easy to get on and off where I live in Martinez my commute isn’t bad"
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  • Bootlvr
    "the tree of lights every November, our neighborhood garage sale in spring, and the summer neighborhood potluck"
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  • Meghanstanczak
    "Lots of people have dogs they walk. There is a dog park downtown near the marina and one on the board of pleasant hill. "
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  • Smith.natasha.589
    "They would love this area. Lots of open spaces. Responsible dog owners are much appreciated. Many homes have fenced in back yards to allow for play and potty. Even for a pet community, there’s not a lot of barking or stray dogs around. "
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  • Balesna
    "Lots of dog owners around here!! Walks being taken from sunrise and into the evening hours this late in the summer season."
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    "Safe, nice parks, wide roads, lots of stores and restaurants and public transit........................."
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  • Jessica G.
    "Very calm are and good school district love the area. Nice neighborhood store and theater near by down town Martinez nice calm night life. I see my self retiring in this area for sure"
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  • Poisonivey48
    "A lot of people walk and are very friendly. Wide variety of people from all over. scenery is beautiful. "
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  • Shuntingdale52
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time up and down the street. Martinez is a cute town. Wish there was more to do. But Love the Farmers Market on Sunday."
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  • Natalie S. S.
    "Homecoming is pretty cool because if you live downtown or near it there’s a parade you can just walk outside your house and sit down on the curb it’s got that small town feel that’s why I call it home"
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  • Sandra F.
    "It's 2 blocks away from the Jr. High. Close to restaurants and close to downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. "
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  • terry
    "Every two years we have a block party. People say hi. Grocery, drug an Starbucks are walking distance. "
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    "Our little town has plenty to see and do. our 4th of July Celebration, Christmas tree lighting, parade and visit from Santa. Pedlers fair n market."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 13, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,200
Aug 29, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,200
Aug 25, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,200
Feb 1, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$110,500

Frequently asked questions about 1635 Castro St

  • What income do you need to rent 1635 Castro St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $80K per year to rent 1635 Castro St in Martinez, CA at $2,200/mo.
  • How does the rent for 1635 Castro St compare to similar 2-bedroom houses in Martinez?
    1635 Castro St in Martinez, CA rents about 24% below the area average for 2-bedroom houses in Martinez ($2,895/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 1635 Castro St?
    The closest schools to 1635 Castro St in Martinez, CA are Alhambra Senior High School (rated 8/10), John Muir Elementary School (rated 6/10), Martinez Junior High School (rated 7/10).
  • What do residents say about Martinez?
    Residents describe Martinez, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See apartments for rent in Martinez, CA.
  • Does 1635 Castro St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1635 Castro St in Martinez, CA has in-unit laundry.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$79,200 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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1635 Castro St, Martinez, CA is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 770 sqft single-family home. 1635 Castro St was listed for rent for $2,200/month on Sep 13, 2026.