Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA

Prices and availability in Novato, CA were last updated on 24 May 2026.

The best apartments in Novato, CA are: Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartment Homes, 6th Street Apartments, OTAVON APARTMENTS, Wyndover Apartment Homes and Bay Vista at Meadow Park.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is between $2,025 and $7,546.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is between $2,025 and $10,000.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is between $2,100 and $10,000.

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 average age of rental buildings in Novato is 44 years old, with 24% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.