Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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1-29 Teal Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1-29 Teal Rd

1-29 Teal RdBelvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
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The Fireside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fireside Apartments

115 Shoreline HwyMill Valley, CA 94941
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Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Apartments

514 Lark CtNovato, CA 94947
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Marina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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Portofino Riviera
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino Riviera

215 Main StSausalito, CA 94965
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1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Cheapest Available Marin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marin County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at One55 Lofts in the East San Rafael neighborhood priced from $1,535. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,535
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Marin Royal ApartmentsJunior Bottom Floor1BR,1BA$1,999
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marin County area is the $0.57 price per square foot 806 E St Model at 806 E St, Unit A in the in the West End San Rafael neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Marin County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments starting at $4,295 with a $2.11 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
806 E St, Unit A806 E St2BR,2BA$0.57
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.11
Posada West Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.76
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
The Meridian3x2 Small3BR,2BA$3.33
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.21
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.92
Skylark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.29
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marin County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marin County?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marin County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marin County Apartment is $1,535 at One55 Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marin County Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Marin County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marin County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marinian Towers Apartments and starts from $3,149.

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