Apartments for Rent in Castro Under $5,000
The Castro is the historic center of queer SF — the rainbow crosswalks at Castro and 18th, the Castro Theatre, and decades of activist history. Castro Muni station feeds the K/L/M lines underground. Rents are solidly mid-to-high for SF.
8 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Castro right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 8 apartments for rent in Castro under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Castro?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Castro start at $1,873/month, with an average of $3,576 and a median of $3,800/month. Prices reflect 8 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is Castro like?
The Castro is the historic center of queer SF — the rainbow crosswalks at Castro and 18th, the Castro Theatre, and decades of activist history. Castro Muni station feeds the K/L/M lines underground. Rents are solidly mid-to-high for SF.