Sun Valley

San Rafael, CA

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Sun Valley - San Rafael, CA

Area Guide

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Sun Valley is $923 for a studio, $1,889 for one bedroom, and $2,352 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sun Valley has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $923/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,889/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 320 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,352/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • WildCare
  • Hal Brown Park at Creekside
  • Loma Alta Preserve
  • Baltimore Canyon Open Space
  • John F. McInnis County Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Sun Valley

1 H St

1 H St

1 H St,
San Rafael, CA 94901

$1,895 - $2,995

Studio - 2 Beds

31 Indian Rd

31 Indian Rd

31 Indian Rd,
San Rafael, CA 94903

$11,000

4 Beds

100 Wimbledon Way

100 Wimbledon Way

100 Wimbledon Way,
San Rafael, CA 94901

$7,500

3 Beds

53 Elizabeth Way

53 Elizabeth Way

53 Elizabeth Way,
San Rafael, CA 94901

$3,000

2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Sun Valley

31 Indian Rd

31 Indian Rd,
San Rafael, CA 94903

$11,000

4 Beds | 3 Baths

100 Wimbledon Way

100 Wimbledon Way,
San Rafael, CA 94901

$7,500

3 Beds | 2 Baths

196 Tunstead Ave

196 Tunstead Ave,
San Anselmo, CA 94960

$6,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths

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Living in Sun Valley

Transportation

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MAX, the area's public transportation system, provides affordable and convenient bus services. With service to many stops, a couple of the system's most popular destinations include the Birmingham Zoo and The Summit Birmingham. MAX also runs a paratransit line, which assists riders by picking them up and taking them directly to their destination versus making multiple stops or transferring to another bus. Fare costs $1.25 for adults, $0.60 for seniors and $0.80 for students or children. VIP fare, monthly and college passes are available for those who ride often. Though the neighborhood is walkable, many people do use their own vehicles for transportation. While hailing a cab proves simple in downtown Birmingham, if you seek cab services in the Sun Valley neighborhood or surrounding areas, call to arrange a pickup. Biker friendly, the area houses over 10 biking trails. Even the buses allow bikers to travel with their bikes. The streets do hold biking lanes. For those who drive, the area has a number of parking structures, including one on 17th Street and one on Magnolia Avenue. Parking meters can be found along 2nd Avenue South and Valley View Drive. Meters range from $0.50 to $1 per hour and operate Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. However, keep in mind than most establishments have free customer parking. Major highways including I-65, I-59 and I-20 - all easily accessible from this neighborhood.

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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 November 2025.