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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Canal Waterfront
$3,500/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Canal Waterfront is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Canal Waterfront
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Canal Waterfront rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Average rent prices in Canal Waterfront have increased by 117% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Rent prices in Canal Waterfront vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canal Waterfront is $2,838, whereas a house costs $9,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Canal Waterfront run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,095 |  4% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $3,175 | 3% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $6,035 | 2% | 61% | |
4 bedroom | $18,500 | No Change | 314% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
California Park | $4,145 | |
Canal | $3,308 | |
Country Club | $4,170 | |
Gerstle Park | $3,025 | |
Picnic Valley | $2,995 | |
Sun Valley | $3,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,838 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,100 | 46% | - | |
Houses | $9,747 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,035
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
61%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$18,500
Last year
314%
California Park
Average rent
$4,145
Canal
Average rent
$3,308
Country Club
Average rent
$4,170
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$3,025
Picnic Valley
Average rent
$2,995
Sun Valley
Average rent
$3,150
Apartments
Average rent
$2,838
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
46%
Houses
Average rent
$9,747
The table above reflects average rent prices in Canal Waterfront, 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.
How does rent in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Canal Waterfront and California Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Canal Waterfront
79%higher than the national median
113%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in California Park, San Rafael, CA.
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3d ago
Canal Waterfront condo for rent in San Rafael
490 Canal St #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Canal Waterfront condo for rent in San Rafael
490 Canal St #8, San Rafael, CA 94901
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Canal Waterfront rental market.
How much is rent in Canal Waterfront?
The average rent in Canal Waterfront is $3,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Canal Waterfront?
Average rent prices in Canal Waterfront have increased by 117% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Canal Waterfront rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Canal Waterfront is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Canal Waterfront?
To comfortably afford rent in Canal Waterfront, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).