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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA. 79 Rentals Available
79 Rentals Available

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Apartments Under $600

  • 3 bd $500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    78 Novato St. #23, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,100

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,050+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    19 Cottage Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
    Apply online • In unit laundry • High Speed Internet

Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 3 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    78 Novato St. #21, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $3,486
    1 bd $1,869+
    Base rent
    1222 EAST 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors

Apartments Under $2,000

  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,950
    1 bd $2,300+
    2 bd $2,675+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    215 Bayview Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,950+
    2 bd $2,500+
    3 bd $3,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    12 San Pablo Ave Unit#3570, San Rafael, CA 94903
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 5 units available
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $2,600

  • 12 units available
    Studio $2,621+
    1 bd $2,538+
    2 bd $3,112+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (17)
    300 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Rafael, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,869 and $4,032.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Rafael, CA on RentCafe?

There are 46 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Rafael, CA were last updated on 2 Jul 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Rafael, CA?

The average San Rafael, CA cheap apartment size is 765 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Rafael, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Rafael, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Rafael, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Rafael, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Rafael, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Rafael, CA has never been easier. We feature 79 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Rafael, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Rafael, CA? The average apartment rent in San Rafael is $2,972 per month so any rental south of $2,378 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Rafael, CA rents go as low as $500/mo.