Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,648 - $3,815
1-3 Beds
Deer Valley
2500 Deer Valley Rd,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
Favorites
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Bedrooms
2 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
981 - 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.
Highlights
- High Ceilings
- Pool
- Fireplace
- Picnic Area
- Balcony
- Hardwood Floors
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 School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Airbnb-friendly community
- Barbecue area
- Night Patrol
- Online resident portal
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- 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
2500 Deer Valley Rd,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Smith Ranch | San Rafael, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,314 | $1,842 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,705 | $2,219 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,431 | $2,833 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,865 | $3,306 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Grades 9-12
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-2
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Grades K-8
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Grades K-12
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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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/ 100
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2500 Deer Valley Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903