Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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Monthly Rent
$2,299 - $3,435
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
650 - 1,400 sq ft
The Highlands of Marin offers remarkable amenities, premier resident services, and stylish apartments in San Rafael. Enjoy access to our on-site fitness center, business center, dog park, and swimming pools with cabanas and sun deck. Our apartments feature modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Offering panoramic views of Mount Tamalpais, the Highlands of Marin is close to Highway 101, Smith Ranch Road, and the Dixie School District. Less than one mile away, McInnis Golf Park provides access to several sports fields and hiking trails. Enjoy close proximity to great shopping and dining, escapes to wine country, and convenient commutes to the San Francisco Bay Area. Tour Highlands of Marin today.
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 955-17price $2,299square feet 650availibility Now
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Unit 1060-06price $2,655Unit Specialsquare feet 650availibility Now
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Unit 1065-02price $2,555Unit Specialsquare feet 650availibility Sep 4
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Unit 955-16price $2,685Unit Specialsquare feet 650availibility Sep 4
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Unit 01-03price $2,908Unit Specialsquare feet 870availibility Now
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Unit 05-09price $3,056square feet 870availibility Sep 19
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Unit 910-01price $3,101square feet 880availibility Sep 18
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Unit 955-09price $3,415square feet 970availibility Sep 13
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Unit 1051-11price $3,435square feet 970availibility Sep 25
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Unit 955-17price $2,299square feet 650availibility Now
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Unit 1060-06price $2,655Unit Specialsquare feet 650availibility Now
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Unit 1065-02price $2,555Unit Specialsquare feet 650availibility Sep 4
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Unit 955-16price $2,685Unit Specialsquare feet 650availibility Sep 4
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Unit 01-03price $2,908Unit Specialsquare feet 870availibility Now
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Unit 05-09price $3,056square feet 870availibility Sep 19
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Unit 910-01price $3,101square feet 880availibility Sep 18
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Unit 955-09price $3,415square feet 970availibility Sep 13
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Unit 1051-11price $3,435square feet 970availibility Sep 25
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$52
- Parking
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CoveredAssigned on site, Carport are Reserved parking permit required$70/mo2 Max
Details
Lease Options
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3 - 13 Month Leases
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1991
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324 units/3 stories
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Furnished Units Available
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About Highlands of Marin
The Highlands of Marin offers remarkable amenities, premier resident services, and stylish apartments in San Rafael. Enjoy access to our on-site fitness center, business center, dog park, and swimming pools with cabanas and sun deck. Our apartments feature modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Offering panoramic views of Mount Tamalpais, the Highlands of Marin is close to Highway 101, Smith Ranch Road, and the Dixie School District. Less than one mile away, McInnis Golf Park provides access to several sports fields and hiking trails. Enjoy close proximity to great shopping and dining, escapes to wine country, and convenient commutes to the San Francisco Bay Area. Tour Highlands of Marin today.
Highlands of Marin is an apartment community located in Marin County and the 94903 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Rafael City Elementary attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Moving services with Move Matcher
- Mt. Tamalpais view
- Resident app
- Smart home package
- Airbnb-friendly
- Gas stove
- Three grilling areas
- Deposit free with Rhino
- Dog park and wash
- Home Purchase Plan
- Affordable Housing - Low Program
- Bi-Weekly Payment Program
- Build credit score with RentTrack
- Ceiling fan
- Lifestyle services powered by Amenify
- Parking garage
- Pet Friendly
- Washer and dryer
- Wood plank flooring
- Corner location
- EV charging solutions
- Light oak on black finish package
- Night Patrol
- Patio/ balcony
- Maple on sand finish package
- Soaking tub
- Walk-in closet
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Playground
- Package Service
- Furnished Units Available
- EV Charging
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Sundeck
- Cabana
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
- Package Service
- Furnished Units Available
- EV Charging
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Sundeck
- Cabana
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Moving services with Move Matcher
- Mt. Tamalpais view
- Resident app
- Smart home package
- Airbnb-friendly
- Gas stove
- Three grilling areas
- Deposit free with Rhino
- Dog park and wash
- Home Purchase Plan
- Affordable Housing - Low Program
- Bi-Weekly Payment Program
- Build credit score with RentTrack
- Ceiling fan
- Lifestyle services powered by Amenify
- Parking garage
- Pet Friendly
- Washer and dryer
- Wood plank flooring
- Corner location
- EV charging solutions
- Light oak on black finish package
- Night Patrol
- Patio/ balcony
- Maple on sand finish package
- Soaking tub
- Walk-in closet
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 18.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 20.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 24.2 mi |
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Property Ratings at Highlands of Marin
I and my roommates absolutely love living at Highlands of Marin. It is a beautiful community with great staff and lovely views throughout the property. Throughout the 3+ years we have lived here, the staff has been wonderful, supportive, and quick to respond any time we have had a service request. Steven and Jonathan are quick and efficient, and we are feel like we matter and are important. Gunther and Jamie always available to answer questions and take care of anything related to our lease. It is a privilege and a pleasure living here. Thank you Highlands team.
Property Manager at Highlands of Marin, Responded To This Review
Thank you for your excellent review! We are glad to hear you are having such a wonderful experience and enjoying your residency. Our team at Highlands of Marin strives to give each of our residents the best experience possible. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks again for the feedback! Warmest regards, Callie, WeCare@udr.com
UDR Management company is a disaster to work with. The customer service does NOT have your best interest in mind. If you miss a payment even by a day they will assess an absurd $110 fee which they will not waive no matter what. Additionally as the property goes it is old. The equipment in the apartments especially the laundry is terrible and uses a lot of water. Every week there are police cars for some reason or another. Many of the residents do not pick up after their pets. And lastly the resident app where you pay and request maintenance is confusing, convoluted and a waste of time.
Property Manager at Highlands of Marin, Responded To This Review
Hello, We are sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience in our community. Per the lease contract, rent is due on the 1st of every month. Failure to pay your rent balance in full will result in a late fee. Sadly, crime can occur in any community. Though we provide many deterrents, we cannot completely eliminate these situations. We always encourage those who experience suspicious or criminal behavior to contact the police as they are best equipped to investigate and assist. We are sorry to hear there are areas of the community not being properly maintained. If there are areas of the community needing attention, please submit a service request and a member of our team will address it. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Kind Regards, Madison
They don’t return phone calls. Front desk in person welcomes applicants, gives information saying you can qualify with bank assets exceeding $100,000 Yet out of state headquarters will deny you and not return phone calls for four days. Tried calling “ local 724” number 6 times for status update. No answer. Terrible. Don’t waste your money on an application.
Property Manager at Highlands of Marin, Responded To This Review
Hello, We are sincerely sorry for your poor experience and trouble getting into contact with our team. Please feel free to reach out to us at WeCare@udr.com and we will be happy to assist you. Kind regards, Rachel C.
We have lived here for over 6 months now and had read the reviews and recognized certain risks/poor reviews coming in. I am now regretting that risk. While the apartment is nice, grounds are pretty and the onsite maintenance guys are friendly, senior management and facility maintenance leaves much to be desired. Anticipate at least an additional $150-$200 monthly on top of your rent and PG&E utilities for water, trash, and energy even through they cant explain the difference in energy and the PG&E bill you pay. We have been inquiring about this ever increasing bill for months with no resolution and clear answer. The hot tubs were broken for over 3 months this summer with continual excuses as to why. They do nothing to enforce parking, despite making you pay for unreserved and more for reserved. They claim to have onsite security, but whoever that is constantly lets people illegally park in handicap spots and firelanes and there are constant complaints in the community forum about missing packages. They also don't seem to do anything to prevent or remove grills illegally and unsafely on balconies, despite city ordinances and a recent fire response. O, and we are going on two weeks with an uninsulated hole in the ceiling from a roof leak. But you know, the dog park is nice, and finding a pet friendly place in Marin is tough. The gym is also nice when bros aren't blasting their music so loud noise cancelling headphones fail. They also seem to be catering more towards short term/corporate rentals, which means people come and go without caring about the community or the consequences of their actions. If you choose to move here, I hope you have a positive experience, many people seem to, but when it goes bad and you are paying as much as you will, you may end up looking back at the old bad reviews like we are wishing we hadn't taken the risk like we are.
I have been living here since 2 years, these are one of the best if no the best apartments in San rafael. The community is very nice and scenic. Maintenance is top class, two great pools and an excellent gym. Parking is ample and office staff are great.
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Highlands of Marin has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,299/mo. to $3,435/mo.
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Highlands of Marin is in Smith Ranch in the city of San Rafael. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.0 miles of the property. Five parks are within 10.7 miles, including John F. McInnis County Park, WildCare, and China Camp State Park.
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1001 Cresta Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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