Rent to own Homes in Castro Valley, CA

Healthy population: Castro Valley has a healthier population versus California as a whole. Recent statistics showed that the adult diabetes rate stood at 6.9% versus the California rate of 7.3%, whereas the adult obesity rate stood at 19.3% versus the state rate of 21.3%. Rent to own in the city, and keep in shape at the Burlingame Aquatic Club and at Castro Valley Soccer Club.

Castro Valley, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $113,150 and a median rent of $1,949, the Castro Valley, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Castro Valley, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Castro Valley, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
Rent To Own
Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
2
1
670 ft2
Hot
81 TARRY LN
Rent To Own
Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
3
2
1692 ft2
1951
711 PORTWALK PL
Rent To Own
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
3
2
1050 ft2
1987
601 Middle Rd APT 22
Rent To Own
Belmont
Single Family Home
Belmont, CA 94002
1
1
550 ft2
1907
1600 INGALLS ST
Rent To Own
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
4
2
1200 ft2
1944
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
Rent To Own
Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
2
2
1548 ft2
2004
555 Fulton St
Rent To Own
Hayes Valley
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
1
1
714 ft2
2020
2017 ASILOMAR DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Antioch, CA 94509
5
4
2761 ft2
1997
967 JORDAN ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
4
4
3469 ft2
1981
437 Chateau La Salle Dr #437
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95111
2
2
1440 ft2
1980
200 Ford Rd SPACE 37B
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95138
1
1
373 ft2
2012
924 ELGIN ST #Q
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Townhouse/Condo
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
2
1
894 ft2
1990
New
920 Elgin St
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Townhouse/Condo
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
2
2
900 ft2
1990
1 of 24 4578 PARADISE KNLS
Rent to Own Eligible
Castro Valley
Single Family Home
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
1
1106 ft2
1948
New
1436 156TH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
San Leandro, CA 94578
2
1
816 ft2
1949
20934 FRANCIS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Castro Valley
Single Family Home
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
2
1092 ft2
1940
15956 E 14TH ST #301
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Townhouse/Condo
San Leandro, CA 94578
1
1
680 ft2
2008
New
20021 SANTA MARIA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
2
1460 ft2
1980
New
1420 THRUSH AVE #52
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Townhouse/Condo
San Leandro, CA 94578
2
2
820 ft2
1994
New
3312 MONIKA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairview
Townhouse/Condo
Hayward, CA 94541
3
3
1690 ft2
1980
825 HAMPTON RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Cherryland
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
2
1
1276 ft2
1924
New
1758 KUDU CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairview
Townhouse/Condo
Hayward, CA 94541
2
2
1054 ft2
1972
19705 REDWOOD RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Castro Valley
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
3
3
1465 ft2
1992
21228 Gary Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Townhouse/Condo
Hayward, CA 94546
2
2
1047 ft2
1982
New
19638 HATHAWAY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
San Lorenzo
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
3
2
1624 ft2
1952
1318 B ST #203
Rent to Own Eligible
Upper B Street
Townhouse/Condo
Hayward, CA 94541
2
2
989 ft2
1984
New
2505 MIRAMAR AVE #137
Rent to Own Eligible
El Portal Ridge
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
2
2
856 ft2
1988
17462 LANGTON WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
2
1
1334 ft2
1942
New
1696 THRUSH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
San Leandro, CA 94578
3
2
1006 ft2
1925
2641 D ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairview
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
3
2
1552 ft2
1953
21725 VALLEJO ST
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
2
1
1035 ft2
1938
1318 B St
Rent to Own Eligible
Upper B Street
Townhouse/Condo
Hayward, CA 94541
2
2
989 ft2
1984
New
16180 MARCELLA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
San Leandro, CA 94578
3
1
1587 ft2
1953
New
21103 GARY DR #105A
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Townhouse/Condo
Castro Valley, CA 94546
2
2
1393 ft2
1993
1 of 3 1672 162ND AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
San Leandro, CA 94578
2
1
894 ft2
1947
New
1650 164TH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Townhouse/Condo
San Leandro, CA 94578
2
2
1168 ft2
1980
1 of 25 21812 WESTFIELD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
3
1
1230 ft2
1941
1 of 4 16066 SILVERLEAF DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
4
3
1948 ft2
1997
2239 LESSLEY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Castro Valley
Single Family Home
Castro Valley, CA 94546
4
2
1524 ft2
1948
753 SUNSET BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
2
2
888 ft2
1994
New
1524 ORIOLE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Ashland
Single Family Home
San Leandro, CA 94578
3
1
855 ft2
1960
New
1217 GROVE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
3
2
1406 ft2
1942
Hot
19809 WESTERN BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
North Hayward
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
1
1
340 ft2
1926
15205 Hesperian Blvd
Rent to Own Eligible
Lower Bal
Townhouse/Condo
San Leandro, CA 94578
3
2
1348 ft2
1987
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Buying a Home in Castro Valley, CA

Castro Valley, CA is seeing rapid growth and Castro Valley, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 273% above the 2024 national average. Castro Valley, CA is part of Alameda county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Alameda is 0.68% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Castro Valley, CA

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Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Top 14 Reasons to Live in Castro Valley

Booming real estate: Castro Valley has seen a booming real estate in the recent past, with the average rent to own a home value in 2011 being $5,15,140 versus $2,94,800 in 2000. The California average in 2011 was only $3,56,000, in comparison. Book a home in the city, pat yourself on the back, and then tee off at Golden Tee Golfland or the McHenry Golf Center.

Low earthquake propensity: The city has a lower propensity to the occurrence of earthquakes as compared to the California average. Enjoy yourself, worry free, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds where daily horse races, concerts and food are commonplace; or simply relax at Chabot Regional Park.

High education level and low unemployment level: The number of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher in their kitties, in Castro Valley, is much above that of California, as a whole state. The unemployment rate, too, in July 2013 was 7.8% versus the California state rate of 9.3%. When you rent to own a house in the city, join your intellectual neighbors at the World of Wonders Science Museum and Chabot Space and Science Center.

Increasing household incomes: It was estimated in 2011 that the average household earnings were $78,575 as opposed to where it stood at $64,874 in the year 2000. The state average in 2011 was approximately just $57,300. Raise a toast to successful times ahead at the Westover Vineyards and later for a rejuvenating session at Lake Chabot Spa.

Hone your sporty skills in the birthplace of many sport legends: Castro Valley is the homeland of many successful sports icons, including Casey Wellman, the ice hockey player; and Ed Sprague, Jr., renowned baseball player. Explore your sporty side at the Scandia Family Center, which is a 9 acre park replete with mini golf courses and other activities; or try your hand at go karting at the Malibu Grand Prix.

Visit an aviation museum: Head down to the Oakland Aviation Museum which houses various aircraft, flight simulators and even the famous flying boat from the Indiana Jones series. Also make a trip to the USS Hornet Museum which plays home to the aircraft carrier which served in World War II.

Head to other unique museums in the city: Visit the Hiller Aviation Museum, which over a space of 53,000 square feet, houses airplanes, and offers narrated tours and simulated flights over San Francisco Bay. The Blackhawk Museum is a unique museum depicting cars from all eras of auto history and houses over 90 classic automobiles.

Visit a fine arts gallery and museum: Make a trip to Studio 7 fine arts gallery and later head to the Coyote Point Museum.

Enjoy the wonders of marine life: Marvel at the wonders of the marine world at Aquarium of the Bay and Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

Indulge your inner child: Explore the exhibits at the Museum of Children's Art and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.

Explore yet other interesting museums: Pay a visit to the Pacific Pinball Museum and the Bay Area Discovery Museum, for interesting discoveries.

Walk down to the city theaters for a relaxing break: Watch a movie at either the Historic Bal Theater and the Four Star Theater.

Watch a ballet performance: Watch the graceful performances demonstrated at Ballet San Jose and Peninsula Ballet Theater.