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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Corte Madera Studio Apartments | $2,521 | $1,995 | $3,599 |
| Cheap Corte Madera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $2,340 | $7,340 |
| Cheap Corte Madera 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $2,895 | $8,850 |
| Cheap Corte Madera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,984 | $3,747 | $10,000+ |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Corte Madera, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Strawberry Shores in the Strawberry neighborhood priced from $2,775. Franciscan Manor in the West End San Rafael neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Corte Madera apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Shores | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,775 |
| Franciscan Manor | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2,885 |
| Aqua Terra Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,899 |
| Woodlark Residences | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| The Meridian | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3,747 |
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Corte Madera area is the $5.08 price per square foot Mist Model at Preserve at Marin in the in the Strawberry neighborhood starting from $6,942. The second greatest value Corte Madera apartment is the 2x1 Model at Skylark Apartments starting at $3,791 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Corte Madera apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve at Marin | Mist | 2BR,2BA | $5.08 |
| Skylark Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| The Meridian | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| Franciscan Manor | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Finch at Larkspur | Voyager | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
| Harbor Point | One Bedroom One Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $6.23 |
| Bell Mt. Tam | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.73 |
| Aqua Terra Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Woodlark Residences | 1 Bedroom Large Patio | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Strawberry Shores | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Corte Madera Apartment is $2,775 at Strawberry Shores.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Corte Madera is starting from $2,885 at Franciscan Manor.
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