San Rafael, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in San Rafael?

The average rent for an apartment in San Rafael is $2,865. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in San Rafael, CA

Last updated February 2025
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$2,865 821 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in San Rafael?

The average size for a San Rafael, CA apartment is 821 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

San Rafael, CA apartment rent ranges

San Rafael, CA Occupied Housing Units

11,208 or 48% of the households in San Rafael, CA are renter-occupied while 12,042 or 52% are owner-occupied.

San Rafael, CA rent trends

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How San Rafael Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Los Angeles $2,733
San Francisco $3,397
East Bay $2,629
San Diego $2,967
Sacramento $1,895
Long Beach $2,628
San Jose $3,041
Oakland $2,581
Tulare $1,681
Vallejo $2,102
Berkeley $3,230
Rohnert Park $2,322
Alameda $2,908
Novato $2,768
San Rafael $2,865
Richmond $2,628
Martinez $2,307
San Pablo $2,366
American Canyon $2,797
El Sobrante $2,607
South San Francisco $3,292

Most Popular Apartments in San Rafael

515 B. Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
STUDIO $1,975
1 BED $2,250
2+ BEDS $2,895+

225 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
STUDIO $2,195
1 BED $1,895
2+ BEDS $2,195

1050 Court St., San Rafael, CA 94901
STUDIO $2,257+
1 BED $2,492+
2 BEDS $3,874+

1050 Court St., San Rafael, CA 94901
STUDIO $2,257+
1 BED $2,492+
2 BEDS $3,874+
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