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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County Studio Apartments | $2,201 | $1,800 | $3,554 |
| Marin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,113 | $2,089 | $7,180 |
| Marin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Marin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,625 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in Marin County, 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 Marin County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,848 |
| 1 H St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| 1221 Vallejo Avenue Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marin County 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 Marin County apartment is the 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Model at 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 starting at $3,498 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the West San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marin County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 | 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Madera Valley Apartments | The Shelby | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Marion Park | Liberte - 1 st floor with a patio | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Franciscan Manor | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Bridgecreek | Fieldstone | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marin County is under $2,478.
The cheapest apartment in Marin County is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Marin County costs $11,477.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Marin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Marin County have an average cost of $183 which is $11,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marin County.
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