Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA

Prices and availability in San Rafael, CA were last updated on 27 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in San Rafael, CA are: Marin Properties, VIEW AT MARIN, Second and B Street Apartments, 215 Bayview Apartments and 1476 Lincoln Ave.

The average rent in San Rafael, CA is $2,826.

The price range for a studio apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $1,950 and $3,486.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $1,869 and $5,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $2,500 and $5,100.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $2,850 and $4,050.

In San Rafael, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of San Rafael's rentals, 73% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in San Rafael is 43 years old, with 15% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 93% are garden-style apartment communities, 10% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in San Rafael are around 13% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 46% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.