Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA
Apartments Under $600
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3 bd $500Base rent78 Novato St. #23, San Rafael, CA 94901Pet friendly
Apartments Under $1,100
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,050+Base rent19 Cottage Ave, Richmond, CA 94801Apply online • In unit laundry • High Speed Internet
Apartments Under $1,800
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1 bd $1,7822 bd $2,182Base rent4.0 (3)3811 LAKESIDE DR, RICHMOND, CA 94806Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
Apartments Under $1,900
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3 bd $1,800Base rent78 Novato St. #21, San Rafael, CA 94901Pet friendly
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Only 3 units leftStudio $3,4861 bd $1,869+Base rent1222 EAST 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $2,000
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Only 2 units leftStudio $1,9501 bd $2,300+2 bd $2,675+Base rent215 Bayview Street, San Rafael, CA 94901Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rent specials1 bd $1,950+2 bd $2,500+3 bd $3,395Base rent12 San Pablo Ave Unit#3570, San Rafael, CA 94903Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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New units available 5 units availableAsk for pricing3.5 (2)4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
Apartments Under $2,600
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12 units availableStudio $2,621+1 bd $2,538+2 bd $3,112+Base rent4.0 (17)300 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $2,9502 bd $3,300+3 bd $3,595Total monthly cost5.0 (1)214 Villa Garden Dr., Mill Valley, CA 94941Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials New units available1 bd $4,154+2 bd $5,792+3 bd $8,700+Base rent50 Barbaree Way, Tiburon, CA 94920Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted55 Fairfax Street # 27, San Rafael, CA 94901Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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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.