Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Canal | $3,299 | |
Canal Waterfront | $2,840 | |
Civic Center | $2,795 | |
Country Club | $2,995 | |
Gerstle Park | $2,972 | |
Lincoln San Rafael Hill | $2,830 | |
Mont Marin San Rafael Park | $3,307 | |
North San Rafael Commercial Center | $2,895 | |
Smith Ranch | $2,987 | |
Terra Linda | $2,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,777 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,700 | 3% | No Change |
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%
Canal Waterfront
Average rent
$2,840
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$2,972
Terra Linda
Average rent
$2,600
Lincoln San Rafael Hill
Average rent
$2,830
Smith Ranch
Average rent
$2,987
Canal
Average rent
$3,299
Mont Marin San Rafael Park
Average rent
$3,307
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,795
North San Rafael Commercial Center
Average rent
$2,895
Country Club
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,777
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
3%
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 34% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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Smith Ranch condo for rent in San Rafael
300 Deer Valley Rd #2K, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
23h ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
3h ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
1d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$4,095
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
167 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,860
Apartment for rent
3d ago
53 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,777–$3,737
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1775 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
1 bath
$3,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Loch Lomond apartment for rent in San Rafael
Studio
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
23h ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1827 Lincoln Ave #216, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Civic Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
19 Merrydale Rd #16, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,777–$3,737
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1775 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
1 bath
$3,299
Apartment for rent
3h ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
10h ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
212 Marin St #307, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
827 Las Gallinas Ave #317, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
212 Marin St #301, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,425
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$3,565
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,777–$3,737
Apartment for rent
3h ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
4d ago
331 D St, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Canal Waterfront house for rent in San Rafael
16 Harbor View Ct, San Rafael, CA 94901
4 beds
0 baths
$7,400
$7,200
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
225 Nova Albion Way #35, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
53 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
135 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,777–$3,737
Apartment for rent
3h ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
23h ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Canal Waterfront house for rent in San Rafael
16 Harbor View Ct, San Rafael, CA 94901
4 beds
0 baths
$7,400
$7,200
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
4d ago
331 D St, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
55 Bayo Vista Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
167 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,860
Apartment for rent