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Average rent in Sausalito, CA

$3,683/mo Sausalito, CA average rental price, May 2025

The average monthly rent of apartments in Sausalito, CA is $3,683.

Sausalito, CA apartment rent ranges

Around 84% of Sausalito’s apartments are in the > $3,000 price range. 16% of apartments are priced between $2,501-$3,000.

Sausalito, CA rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Sausalito, CA is $3,683.

Getting around in Sausalito, CA

2 /100

Car-Dependent

23 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 23

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Sausalito, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Sausalito, CA were last updated on 19 Jun 2025.

What are the best apartments in Sausalito, CA?

The best apartments in Sausalito, CA are: The Pier at Sausalito and Doretha Mitchell Apartments.

What is the average rent in Sausalito, CA?

The average rent in Sausalito, CA is $3,477.

What type of rental buildings are in Sausalito, CA?

In Sausalito, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of Sausalito’s rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Sausalito, CA?

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 Sausalito are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 4% 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.

What apartment floorplans are common in Sausalito, CA?

Rental apartments in Sausalito come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 4% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 42% of all rentals in Sausalito. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Living in Sausalito, CA

Only three miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge is the small town of Sausalito, CA, where posh rental apartments and luxury houses are bordered by Richardson Bay and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Because the upscale rentals in Sausalito are about 10 miles from downtown San Francisco and roughly 60 miles south of Napa Valley, the small town’s local economy is largely supported by a bustling hospitality industry. Renters will also find that Sausalito has more sunny days and higher temperatures than San Francisco, and renters are shielded from the notoriously thick San Francisco fog. Meanwhile, the Sausalito Marin County School District provides education to renters with families. With the finest dining, shopping and scenery in all of North Bay, renters who can afford a higher cost of living will have daily experiences that tourists never want to leave.

Renting in Sausalito, CA

Sausalito has a coastal community charm that can only come from renting in a small town on the water. With a tranquil bay view full of calmly bobbing sailboats, breathtaking nature trails and an active downtown, renting in Sausalito has so much to offer. For example, learning at the Marine Mammal Center; taking lessons at the Modern Sailing School & Club; enjoying private yacht charters from Call of the Sea; and food and wine tours are all popular activities among renters in Sausalito. Here, there are primarily studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent in Sausalito, with one- to four-bedroom houses, as well. Notably, rentals near the center of town tend to be the most affordable. Conversely, renters who are seeking a more secluded lifestyle should look at the limited homes and apartments available along the hillside overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

Shopping in Sausalito, CA

For a day of shopping in Sausalito, renters usually choose the Marin Gateway Shopping Center or the Boardwalk Shopping Center, which is 15 miles away in neighboring Belvedere. In general, large chain stores, like Target and Ross, are found less often here than independent shops, like Simply Sausalito and Sausalito USA. Downtown Sausalito is where renters will find beautiful, waterfront shops; small boutiques; and restaurants with amazing views. There are also more than 10 different downtown art galleries for decorating houses and apartments for rent. Trendy downtown restaurants — such as Fish, a casual seafood restaurant with picnic seating overlooking the bay; and Bar Bocce, a pizza place with an outdoor bocce ball court and a firepit — are popular with renters. Otherwise, local grocery stores include Sausalito Market; Driver’s Market and Deli; Mollie Stone’s Markets; Golden Gate Market; and many other small stores within walking distance of most apartment rentals.

Transportation in Sausalito, CA

Even though nearly everyone renting in Sausalito has a car, renters will find that Sausalito is a very walkable small town. Tourists often bike or even walk across the Golden Gate Bridge to spend the day in Sausalito. Alternatively, the Golden Gate Transit Bus Route 101 takes Sausalito renters into downtown San Francisco and back. There’s also the SMART train service that travels from nearby Marin to Sonoma counties. Or, the Golden Gate Ferry transports renters between Sausalito and San Francisco seven times a day between 7 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. The ferry ride takes renters about 30 minutes. Finally, the closest airport to Sausalito is the San Francisco International Airport, which is about 20 miles south.

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