Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,796. This is +43%, or $847, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,796. This is +43%, or $847, 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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,495. 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 $5,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,385 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,177 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,150 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $8,447 | 17% | 42% | |
Studio | $1,822 | 4% | 16% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Canal | $3,450 | |
Canal Waterfront | $3,100 | |
Country Club | $2,854 | |
Downtown San Rafael | $3,297 | |
Gerstle Park | $2,585 | |
Lincoln San Rafael Hill | $2,850 | |
Mont Marin San Rafael Park | $2,795 | |
Montecito Happy Valley | $3,150 | |
Smith Ranch | $3,159 | |
Terra Linda | $2,825 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,000 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,850 | 29% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,385
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,177
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,447
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
42%
Mont Marin San Rafael Park
Average rent
$2,795
Canal Waterfront
Average rent
$3,100
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$2,585
Lincoln San Rafael Hill
Average rent
$2,850
Terra Linda
Average rent
$2,825
Smith Ranch
Average rent
$3,159
Montecito Happy Valley
Average rent
$3,150
Country Club
Average rent
$2,854
Downtown San Rafael
Average rent
$3,297
Canal
Average rent
$3,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
29%
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.
San Rafael
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Rafael, CA is 61% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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Last year
5d+ ago
Gerstle Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
5h ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1356 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Country Club apartment for rent in San Rafael
4 beds
3 baths
$14,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
California Park house for rent in San Rafael
32 Oakhurst Rd #NA, San Rafael, CA 94901
3 beds
2 baths
$7,950
$7,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
Downtown San Rafael condo for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,850
Condo for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
69 Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$3,937
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,750
$3,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Smith Ranch apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$3,937
Apartment for rent
5h ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,095
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,750
$3,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$3,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Terra Linda house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available May 8
2d ago
Civic Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
7 Merrydale Rd #5, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$3,937
Apartment for rent
1d ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
79 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5 F St, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Civic Center apartment for rent in San Rafael
7 Merrydale Rd #5, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Terra Linda condo for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
3d ago
117 117 & 119 Altena, San Rafael, CA 94901
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,750
$3,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
159 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
330 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Terra Linda condo for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
4d ago
California Park house for rent in San Rafael
32 Oakhurst Rd #NA, San Rafael, CA 94901
3 beds
2 baths
$7,950
$7,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent