
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridges Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridges?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ridges Studio Apartments | $2,225 | $1,795 | $2,585 |
Ridges 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,945 | $3,068 |
Ridges 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $2,299 | $3,789 |
Ridges 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,203 | $3,215 | $4,780 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Creekwood | 327-stuz | Studio,1BA | $1,919 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Vista Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2,249 |
Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
The Cedars | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2,319 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridges, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridges area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2 Bed Townhouse Model at Leafy Grove in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $3,195. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Leafy Grove | 2 Bed Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
Summerwood | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Creekside Terrace | Coyote | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Garden Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Bart Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Vista Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom Type A | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Lincoln Landing Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
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Best Local Schools in Ridges, Castro Valley, CA
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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 $2,402.
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 $4,414.
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 342 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 $911 which is $3,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridges.
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