Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA from $1,600 (56 Rentals)

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Summit at Sausalito
$2,406 - $3,628
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$2,406 - $3,628
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Summit at Sausalito

401 Sherwood DrSausalito, CA 94965
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Highlands of Marin
$2,515 - $3,939
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$2,410 - $3,834
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$2,515 - $3,939
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Highlands of Marin

1001 Cresta WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Finch at Larkspur
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$2,850 - $3,800
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$2,850 - $3,800
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$2,850 - $3,800
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Finch at Larkspur

700 Lincoln Village CirLarkspur, CA 94939
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Parkside
$2,854 - $2,994
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$2,821 - $2,961
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Parkside

101 Sunnyhills DrSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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Larkspur Courts
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$3,270 - $6,719
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$3,265 - $6,714
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Larkspur Courts

100 Old Quarry RdLarkspur, CA 94939
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Park Hill
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Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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South Knoll Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Knoll Apartments

15 S Knoll RdMill Valley, CA 94941
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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OTAVON APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OTAVON APARTMENTS

1515 S Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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325 Rowland Blvd
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325 Rowland Blvd

325 Rowland BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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Nova at Terra Linda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova at Terra Linda

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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451 Via Casitas
1 Bedroom Apartments

451 Via Casitas

451 Via CasitasGreenbrae, CA 94904
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Forest Knolls, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Knolls Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Knolls, CA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood priced from $1,848. 1 H St in the West End San Rafael neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Knolls apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
1 H StStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,254
Theatre Square ApartmentsStudio (Industrial Lofts)Studio,1BA$2,261
Park Hill1x1A1BR,1BA$2,265
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,509
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,515
Nova at Terra Linda1x11BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Knolls, CA and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Knolls area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Forest Knolls apartment is the The Marin Model at Madera Valley Apartments starting at $3,578 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the Strawberry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Madera Valley ApartmentsThe Marin3BR,1.5BA$3.31
Deer ValleyPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.28
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Aqua VistaB1-R2BR,1BA$3.28
Wyndover Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.96
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$3.09
451 Via Casitas1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Knolls Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Knolls?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Knolls is at Villas at Hamilton listed at $1,848.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Knolls Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Knolls Apartment is $2,089 at Villas at Hamilton.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Knolls Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Knolls is starting from $2,395 at Villas at Hamilton.

What is the most affordable Forest Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marinian Towers Apartments and starts from $3,150.

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