Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,877. This is +51%, or $977, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Rafael, CA is $2,877. This is +51%, or $977, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased 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 $2,599. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,087. Houses for rent in San Rafael, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,750.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,288 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $14,500 | 20% | 89% | |
Studio | $2,300 | No Change | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Canal | $2,950 | |
Canal Waterfront | $3,400 | |
Civic Center | $2,600 | |
Downtown San Rafael | $3,450 | |
Gerstle Park | $3,250 | |
Lincoln San Rafael Hill | $3,197 | |
Mont Marin San Rafael Park | $2,725 | |
Montecito Happy Valley | $3,200 | |
Smith Ranch | $2,841 | |
Terra Linda | $3,212 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,599 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,750 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,000 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,288
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,500
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
89%
Lincoln San Rafael Hill
Average rent
$3,197
Canal Waterfront
Average rent
$3,400
Terra Linda
Average rent
$3,212
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$3,250
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,600
Downtown San Rafael
Average rent
$3,450
Smith Ranch
Average rent
$2,841
Mont Marin San Rafael Park
Average rent
$2,725
Canal
Average rent
$2,950
Montecito Happy Valley
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
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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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Rafael, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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11h ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
108 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,750–$3,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
167 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,860
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,887–$3,989
Apartment for rent
1h ago
53 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Civic Center condo for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
135 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
2 beds
2 baths
$3,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Downtown San Rafael apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Loch Lomond apartment for rent in San Rafael
Studio
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
2d ago
2017 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mont Marin - San Rafael Park apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Terra Linda condo for rent in San Rafael
125 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Terra Linda apartment for rent in San Rafael
9 Forest Ln #9, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
23h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,887–$3,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
11h ago
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,095
Apartment for rent
2m ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
Terra Linda condo for rent in San Rafael
125 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1449 Lincoln Ave #B, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
Available Mar 1
2d ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$5,400
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
23h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,887–$3,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
300 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2m ago
124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
830 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$5,400
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1827 Lincoln Ave #303, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,887–$3,989
Apartment for rent
2d ago
830 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
9h ago
173 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
3 beds
2 baths
$3,646
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael
1315 Lincoln Ave #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
167 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,860
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Peacock Gap house for rent in San Rafael
3 beds
2 baths
$5,400
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 1