San Ramon

The I-680 is the main interstate through San Ramon.
Apparently this Husky likes to drink out of the human drinking fountain.
You can bike the local hills near Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve.
A lady enjoys the sun on the dock at Roundhouse, San Ramon, CA.
Multi-level storefronts surround a central court yard area at Bishop Ranch City Center.

San Ramon, CA Area Guide

East Bay suburb delights golfers, history buffs, and nature enthusiasts.

Commuter Family-Friendly Suburban Nature Mountain Views

San Ramon, less than an hour away from both Oakland and San Francisco, is a golfer’s paradise. There are a variety of options when it comes to choosing where you’d like to practice your golf swing, including the Bridges Golf Club, San Ramon Golf Club, and Canyon Lakes Golf Course and Brewery. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy renting in San Ramon. The volunteer-run Forest Home Farms Historic Park is an effort committed to preserving history. You can view a slice of life from late 19th and early 20th centuries when you tour the farm and the Glass House Museum on site. With more than 50 parks in the San Ramon city limits, it’s easy to find a place to delight in nature and partake in outdoor activities. Nearby Las Trampas Regional Wilderness is a massive park with extensive trail systems for hikers and horseback riders as well as prime bird and wildlife views. Head over to the Golden Skate, an all-ages roller rink, if you prefer to be active indoors. Convenient to BART in addition to Interstates 680 and 580, traveling to and from San Ramon is simple.

Explore the City

You can bike the local hills near Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve.

A lady enjoys the sun on the dock at Roundhouse, San Ramon, CA.

Multi-level storefronts surround a central court yard area at Bishop Ranch City Center.

Iron Horse trail at Bishop Ranch is always busy with walkers on nice days.

The San Ramon Transit Center provides transportation to and from Bishop Ranch and Canyon Lakes.

Norris Canyon Terrace offers townhomes not far from the City Center.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in San Ramon, CA is $2,052 for a studio, $2,409 for one bedroom, $2,955 for two bedrooms, and $3,484 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Ramon has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,409/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$5,181/month
2,303 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,881/month
1,123 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Ramon, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

54 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Walt Disney Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Twin Creeks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Coyote Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Golden View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Pine Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Gale Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Windemere Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Iron Horse Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

California High

Public

Grades 9-12

Dougherty Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
  • Dublin Hills Regional Parks
  • Little Hills Picnic Ranch (By Reservation)
  • Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
  • Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.