Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marin County, CA from $600 (25 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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La Casa Novato
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Novato

450 Entrada DrNovato, CA 94949
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Hamilton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949

Cheapest Available Marin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marin County, CA is a 1 Bed 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clock Tower Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,795
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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.94
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Nova at Terra Linda2x1_Large2BR,1BA$3.15
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$3.09
Skylark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.28
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3.23
Wyndover Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.12
Clock Tower Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.56
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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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.