Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridges Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,700 (16 Rentals)

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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Laguna Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laguna Pines

20313-20327 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Ridges, Castro Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ridges Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridges area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Creekwood priced from $1,919. 2762 Grove Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Ridges apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,038
The CedarsAzalea1BR,1BA$2,194
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridges, CA

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridges area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Ridges apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center starting at $2,695 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridges apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town House Plaza2 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home2BR,1.5BA$2.75
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Summerwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Creekside TerraceCoyote1BR,1BA$3.05
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Garden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.98
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2.92
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$3.17
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82

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Ridges, Castro Valley, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Castro Valley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridges Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ridges?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ridges is under $2,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridges?

The cheapest apartment in Ridges is 2762 Grove Way which is listed at $1,945, while the average apartment in Ridges costs $4,464.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridges?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Ridges that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ridges?

Cheap apartments in Ridges have an average cost of $855 which is $3,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridges.

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