
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Marin County.


Villas at Hamilton

215 Bayview Apartments

Eagle Rock Apartments

500 Red Hill Ave
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Marin County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marin County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County Studio Apartments | $2,302 | $1,795 | $3,693 |
| Marin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $1,795 | $9,387 |
| Marin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Marin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,737 | $3,550 | $10,000+ |
| Marin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,162 | $4,300 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Marin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marin County, CA is a Studio unit found at Clock Tower Apartments in the East San Rafael neighborhood priced from $1,795. Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,848. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marin County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,848 |
| 1 H St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA
As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marin County area is the $2.94 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,390. The second greatest value Marin County apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Black Canyon 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 North Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1_Large | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Marion Park | Liberte - 1 st floor with a patio | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Skylark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Bridgecreek | Fieldstone | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| Wyndover Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marin County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marin County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marin County is under $2,278.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marin County?
The cheapest apartment in Marin County is Clock Tower Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Marin County costs $13,185.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marin County?
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 34 regular apartments in Marin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Marin County?
Cheap apartments in Marin County have an average cost of $438 which is $12,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marin County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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