Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridges Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,700 (40 Rentals)

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20200 Forest Ave
1 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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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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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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2518-2528 Grove Way
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2518-2528 Grove Way

2518-2528 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Casa Ramona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Ramona

20559 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Redwood Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Glen

20115 Redwood RdCastro 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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21041 Wilbeam Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21041 Wilbeam Ave

21041 Wilbeam AveCastro 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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3447 Redwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3447 Redwood Ct

3447 Redwood CtCastro 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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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 1 Bed unit found at The Cedars priced from $1,905. 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 CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$1,905
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Garden Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,975
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,038
20200 Forest Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,095
Creekside TerraceCoyote1BR,1BA$2,320
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,495
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2,499
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2,795
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridges, CA

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridges area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Ridges apartment is the 2x2 Model at 20824-20846 Chester St starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 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$2.66
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2.80
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Creekside TerraceCrow Canyon1BR,1BA$3.31
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82
The CedarsDahlia1BR,1BA$3.40
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.84
Garden Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.29
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15

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Ridges, Castro Valley, CA

Ranked #6

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

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2.5
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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 $1,905 at The Cedars.

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 $2,495 at The Brook on Center.

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