
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Ramon Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (33 Rentals)
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Orchard Glen

Thornbridge

Blossom Oaks Apartments

The Woods Apartments

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Blossom Hill

One Pearl Place

ViO

Bella Villagio

551 Lewis Rd

The Lex

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Bell Almaden
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427 Mignot Ln

Eden Palms Apartments

Orvieto Family A

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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

Oak Grove

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5332 Monterey Rd

Orvieto Family B

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Monterey Family Village

Sofi Waterford Park

5358 Borneo Cir
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729 Batista Dr
San Ramon, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Ramon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon Studio Apartments | $2,126 | $995 | $2,579 |
| San Ramon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $1,061 | $3,481 |
| San Ramon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $2,350 | $4,310 |
| San Ramon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $3,510 | $4,757 |
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Cheapest Available San Ramon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Ramon area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable San Ramon apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Roseview | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,472 |
| ViO | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $2,579 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Orange Hurst | 2BR,1BA | $2,630 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,743 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ramon, CA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Ramon area is the $3.39 price per square foot Residence 3 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value San Ramon apartment is the Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Blossom Hill starting at $2,743 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Ramon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| The Lex | D | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Springwell | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Best Local Schools in San Ramon, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Ramon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Ramon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Ramon is under $2,743.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Ramon?
The cheapest apartment in San Ramon is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,977, while the average apartment in San Ramon costs $4,051.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Ramon?
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 14 regular apartments in San Ramon 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 San Ramon?
Cheap apartments in San Ramon have an average cost of $523 which is $3,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Ramon.
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