Montecito-Happy Valley
San Rafael, CA
Montecito-Happy Valley - San Rafael, CA
Area Guide
Elegance is around every corner in this quiet San Rafael neighborhood.
Bordering San Rafael Creek and Highway 101, Montecito-Happy Valley is a quiet but bustling neighborhood containing numerous elegant, historic homes in addition to shops, markets, restaurants, spas, and salons.
Stunning natural views are plentiful in Montecito-Happy Valley, with convenient access to nearby parks and beaches. The Dominican University of California and the Marin Shakespeare Company are located just minutes north of Montecito-Happy Valley. Downtown San Rafael and its various amenities neighbor Montecito-Happy Valley to the east.
While most errands in Montecito-Happy Valley are in easy walking distance of one another, Highway 101 leading to I-580 is located nearby for a simple commute or a convenient weekend getaway.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Montecito-Happy Valley is $951 for a studio, $1,496 for one bedroom, $1,767 for two bedrooms, and $2,019 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montecito-Happy Valley has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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110 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$951/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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475 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,496/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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112 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,767/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,019/month
Average Rent
Transportation
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WildCare
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
- China Camp State Park
- Baltimore Canyon Open Space
- John F. McInnis County Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.