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Houses for Rent in Novato, CA

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  • A house with a white door and a grey wall is shown.
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    2 Rita Court, Novato, CA 94595
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    101 H Lane, Novato, CA 94945
    3 BEDS $5,800
  • A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window.
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    39 Portsmouth Dr, Novato, CA 94949
    1 BED $1,600
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white countertop.
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    863A Atherton Ave, Novato, CA 94945
    2 BEDS $3,000

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  • A black couch with a white pillow and a grey throw blanket sits in a living room.
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    721 Las Colindas Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
    3 BEDS $4,650
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black countertop.
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    2064 Easton Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
    3 BEDS $3,550
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
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    381 Locust Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
    2 BEDS $3,800
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Novato, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Novato, CA have increased by 4.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,648 to $2,779.

Check out the average rent prices in Novato by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Novato, CA is $2,779.

Average rent in Novato, CA

$2,779/mo Novato, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Novato, CA is $2,779.

    What's the typical rent budget in Novato, CA?

    About 36% of apartment rents in Novato, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 23% of apartments. Around 37% of Novato’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 4% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Novato, CA (37%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Novato, CA

    81 /100
    Very Walkable
    42 /100
    Some Transit
    65 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 81, Transit Score®: 42, Bike Score®: 65

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in Novato, CA?

    The average Novato, CA rental house size is 1,053 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Novato, CA?

    Renting a house in Novato, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Novato, CA?

    Houses for rent in Novato, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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    Renting a house in Novato, CA

    Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 7 homes for rent in Novato, CA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in Novato, CA for rental homes start at $1,600. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $5,800 per month.

    A rental house offers flexibility

    Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 7 houses listed in Novato, CA, with prices ranging from $1,600 to $5,800 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!