190 Union St
190 Union St,
San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,200
1 Bed
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.
Walkable
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Commuter
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Family-friendly
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Historic
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Views
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Montecito-Happy Valley is $951 for a studio, $1,501 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $2,017 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montecito-Happy Valley has increased by 0.7% 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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$1,501/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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112 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,766/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,017/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montecito-Happy Valley - San Rafael, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Montecito-Happy Valley - San Rafael, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Montecito-Happy Valley - San Rafael, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Montecito-Happy Valley - San Rafael, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.