Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
San Rafael, CA

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,957. This is +56%, or $1,057, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,957

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

67

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,957. This is +56%, or $1,057, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

54%
30%
13%
3%
$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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,599. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA costs about $2,475 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in San Rafael, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,622.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$3,122

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$13,900

6%

109%

Studio

$2,750

No Change

41%

Studio

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,122

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

109%

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$2,957
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,650
increased by145%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Rafael, CA is 36% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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108 Professional Center Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

108 Professional Center Parkway

108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,099–$3,149

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8.6

Very good

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9.6

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Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,587–$4,299

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215 Bayview Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

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3d ago

9.2

Excellent

155 Nova Albion Way

155 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

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77 Village Circle - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Civic Center condo for rent in San Rafael

77 Village Circle - -

77 Village Circle, San Rafael, CA 94903

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

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Available Dec 15