Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA is $2,860. This is +51%, or $960, higher than the national average.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,860

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

13

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA is $2,860. This is +51%, or $960, higher than the national average.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

58%
37%
5%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

86%
14%
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.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA is $2,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,250. Houses for rent in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,495

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$3,562

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$13,900

No Change

248%

Studio

$2,145

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,145

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,562

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

248%

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.

Compare rent prices in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to California Park, San Rafael, CA.

Canal Waterfront

Median rent price$2,860
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in California Park, San Rafael, CA.

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The Meridian - Photo 1 of 1

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8.9

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The Meridian

400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,350–$4,095

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