Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 16, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Canal | $3,074 | |
Canal Waterfront | $2,795 | |
Civic Center | $2,947 | |
Downtown San Rafael | $2,495 | |
Gerstle Park | $2,995 | |
Lincoln San Rafael Hill | $2,595 | |
Picnic Valley | $3,095 | |
Smith Ranch | $3,800 | |
Sun Valley | $2,712 | |
Terra Linda | $3,222 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,599 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,622 | 2% | No Change |
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%
Terra Linda
Average rent
$3,222
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$2,995
Smith Ranch
Average rent
$3,800
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,947
Canal Waterfront
Average rent
$2,795
Lincoln San Rafael Hill
Average rent
$2,595
Downtown San Rafael
Average rent
$2,495
Picnic Valley
Average rent
$3,095
Sun Valley
Average rent
$2,712
Canal
Average rent
$3,074
Apartments
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,622
Last 30 days
2%
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 36% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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5d+ ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,149
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
187 Woodland Avenue #187, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
8h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,587–$4,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Civic Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
7 Merrydale Road #7, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
155 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Civic Center condo for rent in San Rafael
77 Village Circle, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Sun Valley house for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2 baths
$4,975
$4,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sun Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$3,960
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1775 Francisco Boulevard East, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
1 bath
$3,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
$2,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
175 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,587–$4,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
721 Las Colindas Road #NA, San Rafael, CA 94903
3 beds
2 baths
$4,595
House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
1775 Francisco Boulevard East, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
1 bath
$3,299
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
$2,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
124 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 16
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
285 Woodland Avenue #203, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Avenue #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
721 Las Colindas Road #NA, San Rafael, CA 94903
3 beds
2 baths
$4,595
House for rent
Available Nov 1
8h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,587–$4,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
124 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 16
3d ago
155 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
300 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
830 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Picnic Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
285 Woodland Avenue #203, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,587–$4,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
$2,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Avenue #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Smith Ranch condo for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
$3,250
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rafael Meadows - Los Ranchitos apartment for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$4,499
$4,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent