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1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Quarryridge Apartments
4421 Gilbert StOakland, CA 94611
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Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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The Lark
269 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)
1985 Pleasant Valley AveOakland, CA 94611
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B28
2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Berkeley Park Apartments
2025 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Rockridge, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge Studio Apartments | $2,565 | $1,800 | $3,323 |
| Rockridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,673 | $5,303 |
| Rockridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $2,650 | $6,234 |
| Rockridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,563 | $4,460 | $6,595 |
| Rockridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $1,332 | $1,352 |
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Cheapest Available Rockridge Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockridge area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,332. Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Rockridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2BR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $2,044 |
| The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,153 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockridge, CA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockridge area is the $2.87 price per square foot B1AR 2x1 Model at Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Rockridge apartment is the One Bedroom A7 Model at The Lark starting at $3,403 with a $4.34 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1AR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
| Baxter on Broadway | Plan SC | Studio ,1BA | $5.66 |
| 428 North St | 428 North St | Studio ,1BA | $5.25 |
| URSA Berkeley | BETA 4 | 1BR,1BA | $6.88 |
| B28 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $14.80 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Rockridge Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rockridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockridge is under $2,835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockridge?
The cheapest apartment in Rockridge is Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) which is listed at $1,799, while the average apartment in Rockridge costs $5,967.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockridge?
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 71 regular apartments in Rockridge 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 Rockridge?
Cheap apartments in Rockridge have an average cost of $2,399 which is $3,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockridge.
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