Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA

Prices and availability in Novato, CA were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Novato, CA are: Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartment Homes, Hamilton Woods, Hill Valley, Novato Village Senior Apartments and OTAVON APARTMENTS.

The average rent in Novato, CA is $2,676.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is between $2,200 and $5,238.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is between $2,200 and $4,613.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is between $2,200 and $5,238.

In Novato 34% of the housing is rented out compared to 66% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Novato's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Novato are about 44 years old, on average. Of these, 24% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Novato are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 28% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 58% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.