Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,515 - $4,740
1-3 Beds
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Waters Edge Apartments
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Waters Edge Apartments
520 Canal St,
San Rafael,
CA
94901
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- Spa
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About Waters Edge Apartments
Waters Edge Apartments offers a mixture of comfort, design and quality. The location of this community is in San Rafael on Canal St.. The leasing staff is ready to help you find your perfect place. This community offers a selection of modern amenities. Some of these include: balconies, high-speed internet access, and rentable storage units. Drop by to find out the current pricing.
Waters Edge 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.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Spa
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Kitchen
- Balcony
520 Canal St,
San Rafael,
CA
94901
San Rafael sits at the heart of Marin County, serving as the county seat with a downtown scene that balances big-city energy with a distinctly laid-back Northern California pace. The streets surrounding Fourth Street are lined with local shops, eateries, and galleries, making it easy to run errands, grab coffee, or spend a slow afternoon without ever getting in your car. City parks are plentiful, and the coastal preserves and vast national forests to the north put serious outdoor adventures well within reach.
The arts carry real weight here. Bay Area native George Lucas made San Rafael the home of Industrial Light & Magic, cementing the city's creative identity. The Smith Rafael Film Center screens an eclectic lineup of classic and contemporary films inside a stunning downtown Art Deco theater that's been a cultural anchor for decades. The monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk draws a lively local crowd to galleries and studios throughout the area.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Canal Waterfront | San Rafael, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,837 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,470 | $2,209 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,329 | $2,816 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,908 | $3,382 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 16.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.8 mi |
Waters Edge Apartments is within 5 minutes or 1.7 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
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Transportation options available in San Rafael include Richmond Station, located 10.6 miles from Waters Edge Apartments. Waters Edge Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 30.4 miles or 42 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 31.1 miles or 51 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 42 min | 30.4 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 51 min | 31.1 mi |
Walkability Near Waters Edge 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
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Limited Public Transit
Transit
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/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
Waters Edge Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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WildCare
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Hal Brown Park at Creekside
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
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McNear's Beach County Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.4 mi |
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Baltimore Canyon Open Space
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.0 mi |
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China Camp State Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.3 mi |
Waters Edge Apartments has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including WildCare, Hal Brown Park at Creekside, and China Camp State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.7 mi |
Waters Edge Apartments has 3 hospitals within 10.7 miles, the nearest is MarinHealth Medical Center which is 4.3 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 13.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 24.0 mi |
Waters Edge Apartments has 3 military bases within 24.0 miles, the nearest is Armory West Contra Costa which is 13.6 miles away and a 22 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.
520 Canal St
San Rafael, CA 94901