Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridges Neighborhood of Castro Valley, CA from $700 (49 Rentals)

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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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Lorena Apartment
Studio Apartments

Lorena Apartment

3777 Lorena 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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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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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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4781 Heyer Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4781 Heyer Ave

4781 Heyer 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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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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20868 Wilbeam Ave
Studio Apartments

20868 Wilbeam Ave

20868 Wilbeam AveCastro 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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Creekside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Terrace

22154-22172 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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The Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedars

22240-22302 Center StCastro 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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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro 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 1 Bed unit found at 2762 Grove Way priced from $1,945. The Brook on Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here are the most affordable Ridges apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,675
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridges, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridges area is the $2.80 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 20824-20846 Chester St in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Ridges apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center starting at $2,675 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.
20824-20846 Chester St2x22BR,2BA$2.80
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.80
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.80

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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