Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Marin County.

property at 1829 Lincoln Ave

1829 Lincoln Ave

San RafaelCA94901
close
View Me
1-29 Teal Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1-29 Teal Rd

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

The Fireside Apartments

115 Shoreline HwyMill Valley, CA 94941
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Apartments

514 Lark CtNovato, CA 94947
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Marina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Portofino Riviera
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino Riviera

215 Main StSausalito, CA 94965
close
View Me
1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
close
View Me
Northgate Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
La Casa Novato
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Novato

450 Entrada DrNovato, CA 94949
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Hamilton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949
Showing Results 1-25, Page 1 of 1

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. 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 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$2,099
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,124

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marin County area is the $3.26 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Skylark Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $4,404. The second greatest value Marin County apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments starting at $3,390 with a $2.94 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.
Skylark Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.26
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.94
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
2512 Laguna Vista Dr, Unit 2512 Laguna Vista Dr2512 Laguna Vista Dr2BR,2BA$3.28
Deer Valley2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.18
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$3.09
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3.20
Wyndover Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.12

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 $2,350.

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 $12,995.

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 28 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 $409 which is $12,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marin County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

decorative image for Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know article

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

decorative image for How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money article

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

decorative image for The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters article

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

decorative image for Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between article

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.