Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,890. This is +49%, or $945, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,890. This is +49%, or $945, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Rafael, CA is $2,639. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA costs about $2,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,195. Houses for rent in San Rafael, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,922.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,450 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,225 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,700 | 2% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 15% | 52% | |
Studio | $2,750 | 7% | 30% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Canal | $3,895 | |
Canal Waterfront | $3,219 | |
Civic Center | $3,350 | |
Downtown San Rafael | $3,772 | |
Gerstle Park | $3,000 | |
Lincoln San Rafael Hill | $3,372 | |
North San Rafael Commercial Center | $2,799 | |
Picnic Valley | $2,700 | |
Smith Ranch | $3,295 | |
Terra Linda | $3,200 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,639 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,495 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,922 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
52%
Lincoln San Rafael Hill
Average rent
$3,372
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$3,000
Canal Waterfront
Average rent
$3,219
Terra Linda
Average rent
$3,200
Smith Ranch
Average rent
$3,295
Downtown San Rafael
Average rent
$3,772
North San Rafael Commercial Center
Average rent
$2,799
Picnic Valley
Average rent
$2,700
Civic Center
Average rent
$3,350
Canal
Average rent
$3,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,639
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,922
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in San Rafael, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in San Rafael, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Rafael, CA is 25% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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1d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,149
Apartment for rent
6h ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
201 D St #21, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
823 Las Gallinas Ave #305, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Civic Center condo for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2 baths
$3,150
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,067–$4,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
285 Woodland Ave #101, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
4 beds
3 baths
$10,250
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley house for rent in San Rafael
4 beds
4 baths
$8,500
House for rent
2h ago
1135 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,295
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
16h ago
North San Rafael Commercial Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
109 Professional Center Pkwy #101, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
1222 Irwin St #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North San Rafael Commercial Center condo for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,575
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,067–$4,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
6h ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,800
Apartment for rent
16h ago
North San Rafael Commercial Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
109 Professional Center Pkwy #101, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
390 Woodland Ave #400, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
285 Woodland Ave #101, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Civic Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
7 Merrydale Rd #8, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,067–$4,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1135 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
300 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
830 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,149
Apartment for rent
1d ago
53 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,067–$4,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15m ago
Terra Linda house for rent in San Rafael
3 Le Claire Ct #NA, San Rafael, CA 94903
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
823 Las Gallinas Ave #312, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,345
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Terra Linda house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
$4,200
Price drop
House 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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
390 Woodland Ave #398, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent