
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockridge Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
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Rockridge Studio Apartments | $2,485 | $1,800 | $3,448 |
Rockridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $1,673 | $5,210 |
Rockridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,061 | $1,665 | $6,369 |
Rockridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,763 | $4,565 | $6,595 |
Rockridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,432 | $1,770 |
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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 $1,432. 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 |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,432 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2BR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,085 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,089 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockridge, CA
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockridge area is the $2.35 price per square foot 1X1 A1 Model at 225 Clifton in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $2,111. The second greatest value Rockridge apartment is the C1-BW Model at Berkeley Park Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
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225 Clifton | 1X1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
2510 Bancroft Way | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $5.76 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2AR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
Baxter on Broadway | Plan OB-1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio ,1BA | $7.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRockridge, Oakland, CA
Ranked #36
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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
Transit Score®
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 $2,795.
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 $6,195.
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 88 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 $2,557 which is $3,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockridge.
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