Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridges Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,700 (50 Rentals)

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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Casa Ramona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Ramona

20559 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20411 Marshall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20411 Marshall St

20411 Marshall StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2518-2528 Grove Way
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2518-2528 Grove Way

2518-2528 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20209 Redwood Rd
Studio Apartments

20209 Redwood Rd

20209 Redwood RdCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Redwood Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Glen

20115 Redwood RdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Lorena Apartment
Studio Apartments

Lorena Apartment

3777 Lorena AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3455 Redwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3455 Redwood Ct

3455 Redwood CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2552 Grove Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2552 Grove Way

2552 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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19826 San Miguel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19826 San Miguel Ave

19826 San Miguel AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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4664 Heyer Ave
Studio Apartments

4664 Heyer Ave

4664 Heyer AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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21041 Wilbeam Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21041 Wilbeam Ave

21041 Wilbeam AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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3447 Redwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3447 Redwood Ct

3447 Redwood CtCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20957 Chester St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20957 Chester St

20957 Chester StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20848 Chester St
Studio Apartments

20848 Chester St

20848 Chester StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20868 Wilbeam Ave
Studio Apartments

20868 Wilbeam Ave

20868 Wilbeam AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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4781 Heyer Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4781 Heyer Ave

4781 Heyer AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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20200 Forest Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20200 Forest Ave

20200 Forest AveCastro 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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22750 Bayview Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

22750 Bayview Ave

22750 Bayview AveHayward, CA 94541

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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 The Brook on Center priced from $1,895. 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
The Brook on CenterStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$2,112
3958 Castro Valley Blvd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,150
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,250
20200 Forest Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,425
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2,650
The CedarsDahlia1BR,1BA$2,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridges, CA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridges area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Ridges apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Ba Model at Chateau Andre Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.81 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 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.52
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.81
3958 Castro Valley Blvd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.94
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$2.98
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82
The CedarsDahlia1BR,1BA$4.12
The Brook on CenterStudioStudio ,1BA$5.49

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Ridges, Castro Valley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridges Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridges Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridges Apartment is $1,945 at 2762 Grove Way.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ridges Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ridges is starting from $2,150 at 3958 Castro Valley Blvd.

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