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San Ramon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Ramon, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Ramon, CA area range in price from $743 to $259,501 with an overall median price of $5,646. The three San Ramon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are La Sera & Sera Vista at $1,920, Lauderhill at $1,920, and Cottage Park at $1,920. 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$3,275$1,92057
Lauderhill$3,549$1,92077
Cottage Park$4,800$1,920167
Escalante At Windemere$4,800$1,920167
Montecito at Windemere$4,800$1,295167
Riata$4,800$1,920167
Outer Danville San Ramon$13,500$743863

Cheapest Available San Ramon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Ramon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairway Village in the Cottage Park neighborhood priced from $1,920. Valencia at Gale Ranch in the Cottage Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ramon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairway Village1 Bed 1 Bath JR1BR,1BA$1,920
Valencia at Gale RanchOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
The Seasons ApartmentsSpring1BR,1BA$2,099
Canyon Oaks at WindemerePlan 1x1A1BR,1BA$2,169
Promontory ViewJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ramon, CA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ramon area is the $2.60 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Foothill - Twin Creeks Condos in the in the Cottage Park neighborhood starting from $3,059. The second greatest value San Ramon apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Bollinger Crest starting at $2,995 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Cottage Park 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 Condos2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
Bollinger Crest2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.72
Park Wood ApartmentsPlan DE2BR,2BA$3.04
Seville at Gale RanchUnit B 2B2B2BR,2BA$2.55
235 Reflections Dr #12, Unit 2 bed 2 bath235 Reflections Dr #122BR,2BA$2.90
Mill Creek at Windemere1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2.85
Canyon Oaks at WindemerePlan 1x1A1BR,1BA$2.80
The Seasons ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$3.09
Country Brook Rental CondosSwallow`s Rest1BR,1BA$3.10
Valencia at Gale RanchOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ramon

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ramon?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in San Ramon, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $7,527. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ramon ranging from $1,075 to $10,000.

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 $1,075 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,918.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Ramon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Ramon range from $3,000 to $4,870, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,575 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,800.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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