Bridges at San Ramon Apartments

I would say 2.5 stars.
PROS:
-maintenance is pretty responsive
-feels safe
-the community is quite, generally...BUT, HUGE CAVEAT IN CONS
-largest sized unit also has decently sized closet in 2nd bedroom
CONS: -NOISE...Experience within the unit is 50/50 in terms of noise and peace. When quite, it is great. When noisy, it is ridiculous.
1. heating/cooling system is one of those that blow air, thus makes all that noise when it is on. This is annoying(bc it’s so loud), but to add insult to... injury, when the unit downstairs' system is on, there is this hum/buzz/whatever sound from that unit being on that comes through the floor (where unit is located beneath) and vent (in living room--adjacent to flr part) & it’s very irritating to the ears.
2. From a 2nd floor unit one can literally hear the words spoken by a person walking on the sidewalk below. If one lingers by your unit (even downstairs), or at times w/ neighbors talking on their balconies from adjacent buildings, you can literally hear the words they speak! Frequently disruptive to sleep in AM!
3. Same applies for unit downstairs...there are times when they’re not shouting, and I (upstairs) can hear the actual words they are saying. Music from downstairs is also incredibly annoying at times...just boom boom booming , and I can literally sing along to some songs that I know.
4. Ppl stomping on stairs (frequently occurs) causes resonating thuds to reverberate through the unit...worst for the bedroom adjacent to the stairs, but can be heard even from the bedroom 3 rooms away! Like, able to wake u from ur sleep thudding...!
5. Property allows pets/dogs, and I have the misfortune of living close to a few dogs. 1 in particular just yap yap yaps from its balcony sometimes. I personally am not a pet owner, but I completely empathize with the fact that dogs also need to express themselves through barking; HOWEVER, if the dog is just going on and on, thus disturbing the ability of others to enjoy their peace/sleep as needed (AM hours), I don't think that to be fair.
-The windows are incredibly thin in bedrooms...when it’s very cold overnight (30s or so), I literally check if the window is open sometimes bc the cold air coming from that direction feels as though the window may not be shut.
-generally ridiculously overpriced for tiny units
-smoking policy not particularly enforced
-water bill consistently rather high EVEN when usage fluctuates significantly (e.g when away for extended periods) Read More

Good location. But, they charge you for EVERYTHING> garbage, HOT water {that isn't even HOT when you are doing laundry , service fee for hot water, sewer. so, on a monthly basis expect to pay an extra $200 for all these utilities on top of rent. Kitchen appliances are updated but, the washer and dryer are mismatched and old. certain modern features like nest thermometer but, nothing exceptional. It is quiet. and again, location is good. But, there are other apartment complex in and around San... Ramon that don't charge you for everything under the sun Read More

Very nice complex with large rooms and good closet space. Washer and dryer in units and a small storage on the balcony. The common areas are well maintained however, water fountains no longer work. Great location! Walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, banks and Starbucks.

Our Apartment was updated last year with wood flooring, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances with dark wood cabinets, nice matching fireplace and bathroom sink. The area is very nice and safe with conveinent shopping right across the street, close to freeway access overall awesome!