Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridges Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $1,600 (50 Rentals)

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Town House Plaza
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$1,795 - $3,800
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$1,795 - $3,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Town House Plaza

2511 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center 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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20411 Marshall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20411 Marshall St

20411 Marshall 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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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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2762 Grove Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2762 Grove Way

2762 Grove WayCastro 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 Town House Plaza priced from $1,795. Bon Aire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,038. Here are the most affordable Ridges apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town House PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,038
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$2,042
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,250
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,455
Creekside TerracePacheco2BR,1BA$2,524
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridges, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridges area is the $2.78 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,660. The second greatest value Ridges apartment is the Pacheco Model at Creekside Terrace starting at $2,524 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.
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.78
Creekside TerracePacheco2BR,1BA$2.80
Leafy GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Chateau Andre Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.81
Bart PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.12
The CedarsCamelia1BR,1BA$3.98
Bon Aire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15
Town House PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$5.70

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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 $2,038 at Bon Aire Apartments.

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 $2,455 at Bart Plaza.

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