Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
San Rafael, CA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,890. This is +52%, or $989, higher than the national average.

$3.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,890

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

53

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,890. This is +52%, or $989, higher than the national average.

$3.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

58%
34%
7%
2%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
San Rafael, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
San Rafael, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Rafael, CA is $2,777. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,150. Houses for rent in San Rafael, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,395

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,150

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,037

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$19,500

4%

136%

Studio

$2,275

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,037

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$19,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

136%

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.

Compare rent prices in San Rafael, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Rafael, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belvedere Tiburon, CA.

San Rafael

Median rent price$2,890
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,400
increased by131%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Rafael, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Studio–3 beds

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8.6

Very good

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167 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901

2 beds

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3d ago

8.8

Very good

53-55 Elizabeth Way

53 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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