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Apartments for Rent in San Rafael CA

189 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near San Rafael, CA

San Rafael, CA’s average rent price is $3,021 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Larkspur $3,223
Corte Madera $2,733
Greenbrae $3,017
Mill Valley $4,101
Novato $2,366

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

San Rafael, CA Apartments for Rent

San Rafael sits at the heart of Marin County, serving as the county seat with a downtown scene that balances big-city energy with a distinctly laid-back Northern California pace. The streets surrounding Fourth Street are lined with local shops, eateries, and galleries, making it easy to run errands, grab coffee, or spend a slow afternoon without ever getting in your car. City parks are plentiful, and the coastal preserves and vast national forests to the north put serious outdoor adventures well within reach.

The arts carry real weight here. Bay Area native George Lucas made San Rafael the home of Industrial Light & Magic, cementing the city's creative identity. The Smith Rafael Film Center screens an eclectic lineup of classic and contemporary films inside a stunning downtown Art Deco theater that's been a cultural anchor for decades. The monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk draws a lively local crowd to galleries and studios throughout the area.

Renters will find a solid mix of options, from garden-style apartment communities nestled in quiet hillside neighborhoods to sleek downtown lofts and modern townhomes. With San Francisco roughly 30 minutes away, San Rafael offers a grounded Marin County lifestyle without sacrificing access to one of the world's most dynamic cities.

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San Rafael, CA Rental Insights

San Rafael, CA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.

Students renting in San Rafael, CA have access to Dominican Univ. of Ca, Contra Costa College, UC San Francisco, Mount Zion, and Academy of Art University.

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