Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,478 - $4,546
1-3 Beds
Smith Ranch
San Rafael, CA
Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
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.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Smith Ranch is $2,478 for a studio, $2,631 for one bedroom, $3,382 for two bedrooms, and $4,098 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smith Ranch has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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570 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,478/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,631/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,016 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,382/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,238 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,098/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA
Niche Reviews
8 Reviews
Niche User
11 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
SOME GREAT LOCAL PLACES NEARBY, ESPECIALLY FOR MEXICAN, SANDWICHES, COFFEE AND BEER.
Niche User
11 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
JOBS FOR MY MAJOR IS GROWING IN SAN FRAN AREA
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John F. McInnis County Park
- WildCare
- China Camp State Park
- Loma Alta Preserve
- McNear's Beach County Park
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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† 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.