Deer Valley
2500 Deer Valley Rd,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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Monthly Rent
$2,607 - $4,897
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
706 - 1,322 sq ft
Deer Valley
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We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature surrounded by peaceful scenery and Marin County’s rolling hills at Deer Valley apartments in San Rafael, CA. Choose from our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes and find your ideal Bay Area sanctuary. Our apartments feature smart layouts enhanced with excellent amenities to create an inviting place to call home. Each residence comes complete with an in-home washer and dryer, and select homes boast elements like air conditioning, vaulted ceilings, wood-style flooring, a gas fireplace, or a private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, experience an array of amenities that offers something for everyone. Take a dip in our pool, visit our two playgrounds or host friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area. Just beyond our grounds, you will find that you are perfectly positioned to savor tranquil seclusion while keeping daily conveniences close at hand. We are located just minutes from access to public transportation and Highway 101, making getting around easy. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Pricing & Floor Plans
filter results by bedrooms
1 Bed 1 Bath
$2,607 – $2,857
1 Bed
1 Bath
706 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Unit 0214price $2,857square feet 706availibility Now
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Unit 0122price $2,607square feet 706availibility Jun 9
1 Bed 1 Bath Large
$2,957
1 Bed
1 Bath
749 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
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Unit 0212price $2,957square feet 749availibility Jun 4
2 Bed 1 Bath
$3,199 – $3,299
2 Beds
1 Bath
848 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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Sq Ft
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Unit 0237price $3,229square feet 848availibility Now
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Unit 1231price $3,299square feet 848availibility Jun 4
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Unit 1431price $3,199square feet 848availibility Jun 7
2 Bed 2 Bath
$3,329 – $3,549
2 Beds
2 Baths
981 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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Sq Ft
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Unit 0425price $3,329square feet 981availibility Now
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Unit 1434price $3,549square feet 981availibility Now
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Unit 0236price $3,397square feet 981availibility Jun 7
3 Bed 2 Bath
$4,399
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,159 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Unit 1221price $4,399square feet 1,159availibility Now
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Unit 0626price $4,399square feet 1,159availibility Jul 2
3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome
$4,897
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,322 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 1312price $4,897square feet 1,322availibility Jul 21
1 Bed 1 Bath
$2,607 – $2,857
1 Bed
1 Bath
706 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 0214price $2,857square feet 706availibility Now
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Unit 0122price $2,607square feet 706availibility Jun 9
1 Bed 1 Bath Large
$2,957
1 Bed
1 Bath
749 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 0212price $2,957square feet 749availibility Jun 4
2 Bed 1 Bath
$3,199 – $3,299
2 Beds
1 Bath
848 Sq Ft
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 0237price $3,229square feet 848availibility Now
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Unit 1231price $3,299square feet 848availibility Jun 4
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Unit 1431price $3,199square feet 848availibility Jun 7
2 Bed 2 Bath
$3,329 – $3,549
2 Beds
2 Baths
981 Sq Ft
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 0425price $3,329square feet 981availibility Now
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Unit 1434price $3,549square feet 981availibility Now
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Unit 0236price $3,397square feet 981availibility Jun 7
3 Bed 2 Bath
$4,399
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,159 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 1221price $4,399square feet 1,159availibility Now
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Unit 0626price $4,399square feet 1,159availibility Jul 2
3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome
$4,897
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,322 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 1312price $4,897square feet 1,322availibility Jul 21
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$48
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$75
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$500
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Restrictions:A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
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Comments:Pets must be spayed/neutered.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$500
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Restrictions:A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
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Comments:Pets must be spayed/neutered.
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Lease Options
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We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Property Information
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Built in 1996
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171 units/3 stories
About Deer Valley
We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature surrounded by peaceful scenery and Marin County’s rolling hills at Deer Valley apartments in San Rafael, CA. Choose from our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes and find your ideal Bay Area sanctuary. Our apartments feature smart layouts enhanced with excellent amenities to create an inviting place to call home. Each residence comes complete with an in-home washer and dryer, and select homes boast elements like air conditioning, vaulted ceilings, wood-style flooring, a gas fireplace, or a private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, experience an array of amenities that offers something for everyone. Take a dip in our pool, visit our two playgrounds or host friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area. Just beyond our grounds, you will find that you are perfectly positioned to savor tranquil seclusion while keeping daily conveniences close at hand. We are located just minutes from access to public transportation and Highway 101, making getting around easy. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Deer Valley is an apartment community located in Marin County and the 94903 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dixie Elementary attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Airbnb-friendly community
- Night Patrol
- Online resident portal
- Pet friendly
- Barbecue area
- Parking
- Storage Units
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Playground
Picnic Area
- Wi-Fi
- Maintenance on site
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Balcony
Location
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Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Maintenance on site
- Walk-Up
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Airbnb-friendly community
- Night Patrol
- Online resident portal
- Pet friendly
- Barbecue area
- Parking
- Storage Units
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Balcony
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent
$50
Dog Rent
$75
One-Time
Cat Fee
$0
Cat Deposit
$500
Dog Fee
$0
Dog Deposit
$500
Office Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Smith Ranch neighborhood lies five miles north of downtown San Rafael on Highway 101 and a 45-minute drive from San Francisco. Many of the rental apartments in the area sit within complexes that provide a range of on-site amenities.
Independent stores in the area include Warm Things for home bedding and Northgate Florist for customized floral arrangements and bouquets. Residents can grab a sandwich at Smith Ranch Deli & Market and enjoy an evening meal at Sakura Sushi. Alternatively, Italian fare at Mulberry Street Pizzeria includes the popular "For the Love of Mushrooms" wheat-crust pizza. For a greater variety of shops, including popular anchor stores, visit Northgate Mall, a six-minute drive away.
When it comes to outdoor activities, locals go to McInnis Park Golf Course, partake in fishing at Lagoon Park, or they drive to the San Pedro Mountain's Open Space Reserve to hike the trails.
Learn more about living in Smith Ranch
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 18.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 20.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 24.3 mi |
Deer Valley is within 10 minutes or 5.2 miles from Dominican Univ. of Ca. It is also near Contra Costa College and UC San Francisco, Mount Zion.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
201 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
433 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
99 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
608 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,189 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,265 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-2
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
54 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
66 Students
Nearby
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Property Ratings at Deer Valley
4/8/21
worst place to live save this really bad experience and they erase your bad grades
I would never return to this place they rented me an apartment full of insects I kept the photos I asked them to return my money and they would compensate me with my moving expenses, terrible treatment of the manager never solved me and I only returned very little of everything that I I paid them and they gave me an apartment infested with insects
1/20/16
Nice, but pricey
Nice units, good layout, grounds are well-maintained. In-suite laundry really convenient. Assigned parking, but if you need extra it can be hard to find a spot sometimes. Kitchen could use an upgrade - cabinets and counter-tops are showing their age. I'd still say it's pricey for what you get, though, and rent has increased significantly each year for the past 3 years.
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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Deer Valley has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,607/mo. to $4,897/mo.
Can I see a model or tour Deer Valley?
Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.
What neighborhood is the property located in?
Deer Valley is in Smith Ranch in the city of San Rafael. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 10.2 miles, including John F. McInnis County Park, WildCare, and China Camp State Park.
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2500 Deer Valley Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903