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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • 1 day ago

    2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
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    • 2 BEDS
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    • $1,295+
    • $1,439
  • 55 days ago

    222 Halleck Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
    • $1,350+
    • $2,900+
    • $3,575

Apartments Under $1,600

  • 1 day ago

    2021 Market Ave. #225, San Pablo, CA 94806
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,500

Apartments Under $1,800

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    2300 Lancaster Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,602
    • $1,908
  • 1 day ago

    1018 Park St, Hercules, CA 94547
    • Studio
    • $1,650
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    585 Sunnyview Drive, Pinole, CA 94564
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $1,742+
    • $2,289+
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Apartments Under $2,000

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    1472 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
    • $1,895+
    • $2,495+
    • $3,795+
  • 1 day ago

    514 Lark Court, Novato, CA 94947
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
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  • 1 day ago

    129 Canal St., San Rafael, CA 94901
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    • 2 BEDS
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  • 1 day ago

    1518 Hill Rd, Novato, CA 94947
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $1,950
    • $2,200
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    515 B. Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,957+
    • $2,228
    • $2,850

Apartments Under $2,200

  • 1 day ago

    2211 Stockton St., San Francisco, CA 94133
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • $2,000+
    • $2,185+
  • 1 day ago

    5409 Morrow Dr., San Pablo, CA 94806
    • Studio
    • 2 BEDS
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    • $2,095
  • 1 day ago

    4576 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
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    • $2,095
    • $2,295
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    2130 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
    • 1 BED
    • $2,099
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    225 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
    • $2,121
    • $2,204
    • $2,200

Apartments Under $2,400

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    809 Diablo Ave, Novato, CA 94947
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    • 2 BEDS
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  • 1 day ago

    2355 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
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    • $2,295+
    • $3,795+
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    1375 Sycamore Ave, Hercules, CA 94547
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
    • $2,415+
    • $2,845+
    • $3,263+
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    2133 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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    • 1 BED
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    • $2,449+
  • 1 day ago

    1052 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • $2,450
    • $2,775
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    2360 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
    • 1 BED
    • $2,495
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    199 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94925
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $3,515+
    • $3,605+
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    15690 Crestwood Dr, San Pablo, CA 94806
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
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Getting around in San Rafael, CA

29 /100
Car-Dependent
40 /100
Some Transit
30 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 29, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 30

Frequently asked questions

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

The average San Rafael, CA cheap apartment size is 543 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Rafael, CA.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 67 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 $2,771 per month so any rental south of $2,217 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Rafael, CA rents go as low as $1,295/mo.

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