Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,515 - $4,740
1-3 Beds
San Rafael Apartments
20 Marian Ct,
San Rafael,
CA
94901
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About San Rafael Apartments
San Rafael Apartments offers a mixture of livability, design, and quality. This community is located on Marian Ct in San Rafael. From amenities to floor plan options, the leasing staff is available to help you find your new home. It's time to come home to San Rafael Apartments. Contact us or stop in to schedule a tour.
San Rafael Apartments is an apartment community located in Marin County and the 94901 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Rafael City Elementary School District attendance zone.
20 Marian Ct,
San Rafael,
CA
94901
Canal is nestled along the San Rafael Creek and the San Rafael Bay. This scenic Bay Area neighborhood has a variety of options for rent including bayfront houses and mid-rise apartments. Canal is a family-friendly neighborhood with good schools, an active neighborhood association, and access to an abundance of amenities. The neighborhood has several waterfront parks like Pickleweed Park for residents to enjoy. Along with several big-box stores and retailers, Canal has multiple international grocery stores and restaurants serving everything from pho to gelato. Canal is located about two miles east of Downtown San Rafael and the area is also about 30 minutes from San Francisco and Oakland thanks to Interstate 580.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Canal | San Rafael, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,972 | $1,837 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,919 | $2,209 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,556 | $2,816 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,384 | $3,382 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 18.0 mi |
San Rafael Apartments is within 6 minutes or 2.3 miles from Dominican Univ. of Ca. It is also near Contra Costa College and UC San Francisco, Mount Zion.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
91 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
552 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,052 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
42 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
273 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Rafael include Richmond Station, located 10.8 miles from San Rafael Apartments. San Rafael Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 30.5 miles or 42 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 31.2 miles or 51 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 42 min | 30.5 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 51 min | 31.2 mi |
Walkability Near San Rafael Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
San Rafael Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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WildCare
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Hal Brown Park at Creekside
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
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McNear's Beach County Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
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Baltimore Canyon Open Space
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.1 mi |
|
China Camp State Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.5 mi |
San Rafael Apartments has 5 parks within 7.5 miles, including WildCare, Hal Brown Park at Creekside, and Baltimore Canyon Open Space.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 11.9 mi |
San Rafael Apartments has 3 hospitals within 11.9 miles, the nearest is MarinHealth Medical Center which is 4.4 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 15.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 24.2 mi |
San Rafael Apartments has 3 military bases within 24.2 miles, the nearest is Armory West Contra Costa which is 13.7 miles away and a 23 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
20 Marian Ct
San Rafael, CA 94901