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8h ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$4,389
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
14h ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,800
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1d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,149
Apartment for rent
7h ago
North San Rafael Commercial Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
109 Professional Center Pkwy #101, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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7h ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
390 Woodland Ave #400, San Rafael, CA 94901
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
285 Woodland Ave #101, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
On-Site Laundry
7h ago
Civic Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
7 Merrydale Rd #8, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
1222 Irwin St #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
Garage parking | Balcony | Assigned parking
4 beds
3 baths
$10,250
House for rent
Available Nov 10
16h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
300 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
823 Las Gallinas Ave #312, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,345
Apartment for rent
1d ago
53 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Gerstle Park house for rent in San Rafael
15 Alvina Ave #NA, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Central heat
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1829 Lincoln Ave #213, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1829 Lincoln Ave #303, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
4d ago
Terra Linda house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
$4,200
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4d ago
Picnic Valley house for rent in San Rafael
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
4 beds
4 baths
$8,500
House for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Rafael house for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
House for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
225 Nova Albion Way #17, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$3,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
390 Woodland Ave #398, San Rafael, CA 94901
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #12, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1829 Lincoln Ave #313, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
Assigned parking | Storage | Fireplace
3 beds
2 baths
$5,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rafael Meadows - Los Ranchitos house for rent in San Rafael
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Storage
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda house for rent in San Rafael
721 Las Colindas Rd #NA, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
North San Rafael Commercial Center condo for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,575
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
201 D St #21, San Rafael, CA 94901
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
212 Marin St #306, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
225 Nova Albion Way #29, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,645
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
823 Las Gallinas Ave #305, San Rafael, CA 94903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Domincan - Black Canyon house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Downtown San Rafael condo for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2 baths
$3,745
$3,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
285 Woodland Ave #203, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Canal house for rent in San Rafael
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1829 Lincoln Ave #308, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$5,450
$4,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
315 1st St, San Rafael, CA 94901
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,385
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
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San Rafael rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 67 apartments for rent in San Rafael, with a median rent price of $2,890 per month. San Rafael has seen a 2%—or $68—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$2,890Year Over Year Change
2%
$68
Rentals available, last 30 days
67
The average rent in San Rafael, CA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $2,890, which is a 2.06% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in San Rafael, CA is about $2,450. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in San Rafael, CA is $3,225, and studios are about $2,750 per month.
See more San Rafael, CA rent data on our rent research page.
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25 castlewood dr
san rafael, CA, 94901
75 happy ln
san rafael, CA, 94901
800 belle ave
san rafael, CA, 94901
225 woodland ave
san rafael, CA, 94901
177 n san pedro rd
san rafael, CA, 94903
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Age Range
0-19
22%
20-34
16%
35-44
13%
45-64
26%
65+
20%
Language
English
64%
Spanish
24%
Indo Euro
5%
Asia Pac
3%
Other
1%
Education
No HS
13%
High School
29%
Bachelor's
35%
Master's
13%
Prof Degree
5%
Doctorate
3%
Household Income
0-25k
12%
25-50k
14%
50-75k
13%
75-100k
11%
100-150k
15%
150k+
33%
San Rafael locals spend about 28 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of San Rafael is through Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, 24.34 miles away.
Scores for San Rafael are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
San Rafael residents appreciate the city's blend of urban amenities and access to nature, highlighting its proximity to parks and hiking trails. The downtown area features a variety of restaurants and shops, which locals often enjoy. Schools in the area receive praise for their quality, making it a consideration for families. However, some residents note that traffic can be a challenge, particularly during peak hours, and that rental prices are on the higher end. Overall, San Rafael offers a lively atmosphere with many conveniences, although financial considerations are a common concern.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is approximately $2,414, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $3,179.
Rents in San Rafael, CA have remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of about 0.5% overall. Specifically, 1-bedroom rents increased by 2.5%, while 2-bedroom rents rose by 0.5%.
The best time to look for an apartment in San Rafael, CA is in September when rents are at their lowest. April is the most expensive month and also the most competitive, while July and December have lower demand and potentially better deals.
Downtown San Rafael, Civic Center, and Smith Ranch are among the most popular neighborhoods, offering a unique blend of urban living and natural beauty. These areas are highly sought-after, with Civic Center also being a more budget-friendly option.
The Civic Center neighborhood offers a more budget-friendly option for renters, with 1-bedroom rents averaging $2,195, which is 11% lower than the city median.
Yes, about 66.08% of listings in San Rafael, CA are pet-friendly, making it a great option for renters with pets.
Approximately 17% of rental listings in San Rafael, CA include utilities in the rent.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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