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Villa Grove Apartments

2481 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Property Summary

Located in the heart of the East Bay, this community offers remodeled apartment homes with vinyl plank flooring and granite countertops. Residents enjoy convenient access to the Castro Valley BART station and highway I-580. On-site amenities include a pool with a surrounding deck, a dog park, and laundry facilities. The grounds are gated with controlled access for added peace of mind. Each home is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and garbage disposal, with select units featuring private balconies or patios.

Renter brief

At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,195/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Three things to know

6% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

$2,195 to start, vs a median of $2,080 (within 3 mi).

Source · 253 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

cats and dogs allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Castro Valley is 0.5 mi away

This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

Available units

Checked yesterday

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 707 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,195/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 843 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,495/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,195
Within 3 mi median$2,080

Source · 253 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonBelow average

6% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 253 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.5 mi straight-line distance to Castro Valley

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1963

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Recycling
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Pet Friendly
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Dog Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool
  • Private Bathroom
  • Storage Space

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$30

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Reviews

Reviews

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5.0
Review Summary
  • This property has received a single, positive review.
  • Across the 1 review analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
  • 5.0 stars across 1 review.
M
Mel Coleman
a year ago
Google

What's Around

  • Transit
    Castro Valley · 0.5 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Trader Joes · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    156 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Lake Merrit- Oakland · 0.1 mi
  • University
    Cal State East Bay (Hayward) · 2.1 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Castro Valley is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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