Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA from $1,848 (67 Rentals)

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Eagle Rock Apartments
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$2,200 - $2,800
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$2,200 - $2,800
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eagle Rock Apartments

1052 Redwood HwyMill Valley, CA 94941
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206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A
$2,500
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206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A

206 Ross Valley DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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The Meridian
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

400 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Hamilton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949
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Sherwood Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwood Oaks

200 Bolinas RdFairfax, CA 94930
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105 Canal Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

105 Canal Street

105 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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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 Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood priced from $1,848. 215 Bayview Apartments in the West End San Rafael neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
105 Canal Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,295
OTAVON APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Park Hill1x1A1BR,1BA$2,350
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,390
251 Miller Ave251 Miller Ave - A1BR,1BA$2,495
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marin County area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Marin County apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.34
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.73
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Wyndover Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$3.31
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$3.09
45 Tamal Vista45 Tamal Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.42
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3.53
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
1441 Lincoln Ave, Unit C1441 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$3.48

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 $2,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marin County?

The cheapest apartment in Marin County is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Marin County costs $3,207.

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 4 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 $164 which is $3,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marin County.

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