3885 Lorena Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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3885 Lorena Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 450 sqft
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Cost and fees breakdown

$1,800/mo

$1,300 deposit, available now
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$1,800/mo

$1,300 deposit, avail. now
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Price may not include required fees and charges.
Cost and fees breakdown
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 450 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

This 1 bedroom apartment is located in a prime area of Castro Valley! Available starting July 1st!

About the unit:
1. Has a full bathroom
2. Has a full kitchen
3. Brightly lit interior
4. Located in a quiet and very safe neighborhood
5. Heated
6. Water and garbage are included in the rent
7. One bedroom
8. Approximately 450 sqft
9. Washer & dryer available on-site
10. The rental unit is attached to the main dwelling unit

About the area:
1. Located in central Castro Valley
2. Very close to schools (elementary, middle, high, and adult schools) - all walking distance
3. Many restaurants and cafes nearby
4. Grocery stores (Safeway, Lucky, local natural foods store) are all walking distance
5. Post office and banks are walking distance
6. Castro Village Shopping Center is walking distance
7. Freeway exits (i580) a few minutes away (driving distance)
8. BART is walking distance

Please E-mail, text, or leave a voice message in order to reach me.

1. Tenant MUST pay on the first day of the month that rent is due. A three (3) day grace period is given. If the tenant fails to pay by the third (3rd) day, they will be charged a late fee of $100 the following fourth (4th) day.

2. The monthly rent is $1800. This includes electricity, water, garbage, and on-site laundry. Tenant must purchase internet and/or TV subscription as these are not included in the monthly rent.

3. Occupancy of the unit is limited to two people only.

4. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside. Smoking outdoors is acceptable. CANNABIS, ILLEGAL, AND ILLEGALLY OBTAINED DRUGS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

5. Tenant MUST maintain unit and must leave it the way it was originally prior to tenancy. Tenant must also inform landlord of ANY needed repairs or maintenance. Repairs or maintenance must NOT be done without prior approval from the landlord. If repairs or maintenance must be made after the tenant departs at the end of their lease, part or all of the security deposit will be used to cover these costs.

6. Unit keys are given to the tenant, if these keys are lost, a $50 charge will be placed on top of the monthly rent.

7. If, for any reason, a check is returned without having been paid, the tenant will incur a charge of $45, a late fee of $100 (if received after grace period), and the monthly rent.

8. We are not able to allow any pets living with the tenant(s).

9. The length of the lease is negotiable but must be a minimum of 6 months.

10. Quiet hours begin from 10pm and end at 7am.

Parking:
Street parking is available and plenty.

Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $1,800/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $1,300
  • Application fee
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  • Administrative fee
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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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Home Highlights

Pets
No
Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
Utilities
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Details for 3885 Lorena Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: Just Listed

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 monthAvailable: nowDeposit: $1,300

Price History for 3885 Lorena Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/24/2026$1,800Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/03/2026$1,750ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/01/2026$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/05/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/11/2024$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/10/2010$280,000Sold
Bay East AOR #40440467
12/04/2009$349,950Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/04/2002$327,500Sold
CCAR #11123290

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Castro Valley

At least 380 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Daniel Micko
    "Good schools, the businesses are growing well. A lot of history here. People are nice. Car shows in the downtown area."
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  • Arijustinweinberg
    "HOA is great and cares about the residents. In Castro valley city they host street holiday parades 2-4 times a year"
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  • Katherine Brovont
    "This part of the neighborhood is pretty tight knit. Everyone knows everyone else, and are very friendly."
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  • Judy J Chen
    "Retro feel to some of the downtown area gives this town a unique vibe, not cookie cutter at all. More restaurants and coffee shop options than ever before. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been living here for 6 years, it's located near a major interstate, and shopping. Good transportation, Don Castro Lake near by for recreation, several gas stations and convenience stores that are open 24 hours 7 days a week. "
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  • Leah M.
    "The schools are great and teachers are extremely supportive. Especially during Distance Learning. Community will always come together to help anyone in need. "
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  • Elizabeth H. P.
    "Great parks, schools are excellent, residents are friendly and conscientious. Overall it’s a really peaceful and pleasant place to live and raise a family. Also very easy to commute to various places in the Bay Area, not enough good restaurants though. "
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  • Michellehgarcia
    "Safe community overall. Schools are good. Good eating choices & shopping. Centrally located to SF and South Bay. "
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  • Trevor A.
    "It’s loud. Fireworks occur very frequently throughout the year. During the day it is safe usually to walk them. Not a lot of large yards nor any good parks in Castro valley for them to run"
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  • JL V.
    "Easy I go against traffic. I work in the Tri Valley area. I like the cooler weather of East Bay for living. "
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  • Melina V.
    "I live in the outskirts, still lots of homeless people but overall is safe and quieter for bay area standards"
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  • Trulia User
    "Castro Valley is quite and a nice place. It has good school. we need better restaurants but it is good. "
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  • Tammy F.
    "great schools public pool in summer kid friendly places to eat fantastic schools lots of churches and temples "
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  • Catherine S.
    "There’s a lot of nice hills to walk you’re dog and get good exercise at the same time. There is also a dog-specific store on the the main Blvd."
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  • Jureksiem
    "Great town if you have dogs or if you don't. The streets are safe to walk at all times and dog parks abound."
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  • Maureen P.
    "Most yards are a good size. Lots of parks walking distance. Privacy is easy because there’s space. Many good sidewalks. Flat enough to run in."
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  • Hraxon
    "My commute is a painful 32 miles that can take up to 90 minutes and on a really bad day...2 hours one way."
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  • Crisgf.ks
    "The schools are very good, and it’s a safe, friendly community to live in. It is easy to travel to San Francisco from here and to other communities for shopping, dining out. "
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  • Jerichoyadao25
    "Walking distance to bart. Lots of places around each other that does not require a vehicle. Near major freeways "
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  • Stayinpossibility
    "rodeo and parade, chili cook off, fall festival, lights parade, movies in the park, sports orgs, car shows... "
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  • Nerfherder1800
    "Even though you pick after your dogs owners can get angry when your dog does it's business. I once had a woman scream at me and throw a rock at my dog as I was picking up his poop with a doggy bag."
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  • Yolanda M.
    "My commute to East Oakland is about 30 minutes. Most of the traffic I get is after I get off the freeway in Oakland off 98th or Keller. "
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  • Bryan
    "I grew up here and my parents have lived in the same house for the last 30+ years. Most of the neighborhoods in my area have very nice a personable people, the kind that you can go knock on a strangers door and ask for a cup of sugar from."
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  • Yolanda M.
    "I work in East Oakland and my commute is about 30 minutes. Bart is also across the street. Shops and restaurants are walking distance "
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  • Beatriz S.
    "Clean, safe and we have a small park in the neighborhood as well as the canyon trail. Lots of wild animals so dogs must be on leash at all the times. "
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  • K.Cougar
    "I live in a rural area at the end of town. lots of trees and wildlife. it's at the back of Don Castro swimming, fishing,hiking, BBQ grills, bathrooms with showers... its a great park to sit under a tree in the shade, or lay a blanket on the grass."
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  • Andrea R.
    "Castro Valley is ok. people don't know how to drive. there are dogs barking all day. my car was stolen once. there are some parks that are nice. lake chabot is really close. "
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  • Jay M.
    "For work, my driving varies daily but usually go to San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, and a few cities in East Bay. I leave my house between 930-1030a either taking 238 to 880 and either one of the bridges or 580 to 680 depending on what Google Map says. Commute time is roughly an hour on a good day with moving traffic."
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  • Carolyn S.
    "Its a country setting in a big city. You see people walking, biking and hiking.Castro Valley is a family town."
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  • Sanchezjason239
    "This neighborhood is very safe the most threatening thing is druggies,friendly people and great schools.a very good neighborhood if you can afford it."
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  • Crisgf.ks
    "Castro Valley has a small town feel, with elements of the country, with parks, a lake, hiking trails and wildlife. I’m a quarter mile from Lake Chabot, and love to walk there. "
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  • Miaguglielmino
    "Great place to live and raise a family. Also great location in terms of access to freeways, hospitals, food entertainment etc"
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  • Mshues
    "Very quiet street even though I am in the heart of Castro Valley Blvd. Love that so many things are in walking distance. "
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  • Pinar I. S.
    "We just moved here. We like the neighborhood so far. It is quite and seems safe. Neighbors are say hi and friendly. "
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  • Cyn757a
    "Street fairs, annual rodeo, chili cook off and other community events all contribute to making it a nice community. "
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  • Ricplata75
    "It sucks! It’s gotten drastically worse over the years. It takes me at least 45 minutes to drive 11 miles. "
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  • tesfaselassie k.
    "Kids play and neighborhood community and safety, security patrol perimeter and ask everything ok. Neighborhood nice people "
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3885 Lorena Ave, Castro Valley, CA is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 450 sqft apartment. 3885 Lorena Ave was listed for rent for $1,800/month on Jun 23, 2026.