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property at 5776 Sterling St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

5776 Sterling St

DublinCA94568
property at 115 Medinah Pl

$1,300

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

115 Medinah Pl

San RamonCA94583

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property at 331 Eastridge Dr

$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

331 Eastridge Dr

San RamonCA94582

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San Ramon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Ramon, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Ramon, CA area range in price from $890 to $14,000 with an overall median price of $5,285. The three San Ramon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are La Sera & Sera Vista at $2,400, Cottage Park at $1,300, and Escalante At Windemere at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Ramon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
La Sera & Sera Vista$4,500$2,4003
Cottage Park$5,100$1,30021
Escalante At Windemere$5,100$1,30021
Montecito at Windemere$5,100$1,30018
Riata$5,100$1,30022
Lauderhill$5,200$1,3004
Outer Danville San Ramon$6,900$890179

Cheapest Available San Ramon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Ramon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Wood at Alamo Creek in the Biella at Monterosso neighborhood priced from $1,978. Seville at Gale Ranch in the Cottage Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ramon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Wood at Alamo Creek1A1BR,1BA$1,978
Seville at Gale RanchUnit A 1B1B1BR,1BA$2,095
Canyon WoodsSafflowerStudio,1BA$2,118
Valencia at Gale RanchOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,144
Country Brook Rental CondosSwallow`s Rest1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ramon, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Ramon area is the $2.49 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Foothill - Twin Creeks Condos in the in the Cottage Park neighborhood starting from $2,927. The second greatest value San Ramon apartment is the B2 Model at Dublin Station by Windsor starting at $3,389 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Ramon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foothill - Twin Creeks CondosPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.49
Dublin Station by WindsorB22BR,2BA$3.07
Tralee Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.14
Villas at MonterossoPlan A2BR,2BA$2.81
Fairway Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome B2BR,1.5BA$2.89
Sequoia GroveModel A2BR,2BA$2.80
Mill Creek at WindemerePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.99
Cornerstone at Gale Ranch1A1BR,1BA$2.86
Country Brook Rental CondosSwallow`s Rest1BR,1BA$3.10
Valencia at Gale RanchOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13

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San Ramon, CA
Population: 75,839

Ranked #463

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ramon

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ramon?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in San Ramon, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,924 to $7,473. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ramon ranging from $1,300 to $12,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Ramon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Ramon ranges from $1,300 to $12,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,884.

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