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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Montecito - Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Montecito Happy Valley
$3,050/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Montecito Happy Valley is $3,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Montecito Happy Valley
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montecito Happy Valley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Montecito - Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Montecito - Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA
Average rent prices in Montecito Happy Valley have decreased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Montecito - Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA
Rent prices in Montecito Happy Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montecito Happy Valley is $3,300, whereas a house costs $9,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Montecito Happy Valley run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,175 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,841 | 3% | 67% | |
2 bedroom | $3,850 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $6,035 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $19,000 | 47% | 126% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canal | $3,308 | |
Civic Center | $2,950 | |
Domincan Black Canyon | $3,850 | |
Downtown San Rafael | $3,225 | |
Gerstle Park | $3,025 | |
Lincoln San Rafael Hill | $3,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,300 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $9,747 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,841
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
67%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,035
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$19,000
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
126%
Canal
Average rent
$3,308
Civic Center
Average rent
$2,950
Domincan Black Canyon
Average rent
$3,850
Downtown San Rafael
Average rent
$3,225
Gerstle Park
Average rent
$3,025
Lincoln San Rafael Hill
Average rent
$3,025
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Houses
Average rent
$9,747
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Montecito - Happy Valley, 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 Montecito Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Montecito Happy Valley and Canal by all bedroom counts and property types.
Montecito Happy Valley
56%higher than the national median
70%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montecito Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Canal, San Rafael, CA.
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$2,125
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
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Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
40 40 & 42 Leafwood Circle, San Rafael, CA 94901
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
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5d+ ago
Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
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Montecito - Happy Valley apartment for rent in San Rafael
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
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Frequently asked questions for Montecito - Happy Valley, San Rafael, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Montecito Happy Valley rental market.
How much is rent in Montecito Happy Valley?
The average rent in Montecito Happy Valley is $3,050 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montecito Happy Valley?
Average rent prices in Montecito Happy Valley have decreased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Montecito Happy Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montecito Happy Valley is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Montecito Happy Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in Montecito Happy Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/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).