1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA (69 Rentals)

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Deer Park
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Deer Park

646 Canyon RdNovato, CA 94947
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1300 Olive Ave
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1300 Olive Ave

1300 Olive AveNovato, CA 94945
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Diablo Hills
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Diablo Hills

1606 Hill RdNovato, CA 94947
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1125 2nd St
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1125 2nd St

1125 2nd StNovato, CA 94945
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1304 Leafwood Dr
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1304 Leafwood Dr

1304 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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111 Carmel Ct
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111 Carmel Ct

111 Carmel CtNovato, CA 94945
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1137 3rd St
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1137 3rd St

1137 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1321 Leafwood Dr
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1321 Leafwood Dr

1321 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947

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39 Jade Ct
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39 Jade Ct

39 Jade CtNovato, CA 94945
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1027 3rd St
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1027 3rd St

1027 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1300 3rd St
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1300 3rd St

1300 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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658 Hancock St
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658 Hancock St

658 Hancock StNovato, CA 94945
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Oma Village
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Oma Village

5358 Nave DrNovato, CA 94949
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1028 3rd St
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1028 3rd St

1028 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1016 3rd St
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1016 3rd St

1016 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1320 Olive Ave
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1320 Olive Ave

1320 Olive AveNovato, CA 94945
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1040 6th St
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1040 6th St

1040 6th StNovato, CA 94945
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1128 3rd St
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1128 3rd St

1128 3rd StNovato, CA 94945

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1020 3rd St
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1020 3rd St

1020 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1405 Park Ave
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1405 Park Ave

1405 Park AveNovato, CA 94945
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1309 Leafwood Dr
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1309 Leafwood Dr

1309 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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1306 Leafwood Dr
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1306 Leafwood Dr

1306 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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19 Jade Ct
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19 Jade Ct

19 Jade CtNovato, CA 94945
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856 Sutro Ave
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856 Sutro Ave

856 Sutro AveNovato, CA 94947
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1313 Leafwood Dr
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1313 Leafwood Dr

1313 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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1323 Leafwood Dr
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1323 Leafwood Dr

1323 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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1132 2nd St
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1132 2nd St

1132 2nd StNovato, CA 94945
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1133 3rd St
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1133 3rd St

1133 3rd StNovato, CA 94945

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1040 4th St
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1040 4th St

1040 4th StNovato, CA 94945
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Meadows Apartments
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Meadows Apartments

514 Lark CtNovato, CA 94947
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Hamilton Woods
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Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949
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OTAVON APARTMENTS
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OTAVON APARTMENTS

1515 S Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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325 Rowland Blvd
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325 Rowland Blvd

325 Rowland BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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Millworks
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Millworks

900 Reichert AveNovato, CA 94945

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Novato 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 10, 2026

There are currently 32 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Novato, CA that range in price from $2,089 to $2,627. Ignacio, Loma Verde and Southeast Novato are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Novato with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Ignacio7$2,447$2,089
Loma Verde5$2,395$2,089
Southeast Novato5$2,395$2,089
Southwest Novato4$2,397$2,395
Midwest Novato3$2,400$2,125
Central Novato2$2,400$2,125
Downtown Novato2$2,400$2,125
Pleasant Valley2$2,400$2,125
San Ramon2$2,400$2,125

Largest Available Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Novato, CA is found at Millworks in the Southeast Novato neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $3,334. Wyndover Apartment Homes in the Downtown Novato neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 781 square feet and currently listed start at $2,627. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Novato:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D800 Sq Ft$3,334
Wyndover Apartment HomesA1781 Sq Ft$2,627
McInnis ParkBirch698 Sq Ft$2,950
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)650 Sq Ft$2,637
OTAVON APARTMENTS1x1580 Sq Ft$2,295
Villas at HamiltonOne Bedroom560 Sq Ft$2,089

Cheapest Available Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Novato, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $2,089 at Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood. The second most affordable Novato 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at OTAVON APARTMENTS starting at $2,295 in the Central Novato neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Novato is currently $2,556. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Novato:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas at HamiltonOne Bedroom$2,089
OTAVON APARTMENTS1x1$2,295
Wyndover Apartment HomesA1$2,627
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)$2,637
McInnis ParkBirch$2,950
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D$3,334

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Novato Overview

Novato, California, is located in the northwest area of California, just 30 minutes north of San Francisco. It's close to the Pacific Ocean as well as several National Forests. Apartments in Novato range from $1,475 for a studio, to $4,700 for a four-bedroom home. What's so great about living in Novato? We've got the scoop.

Why live in Novato, CA?

Novato has the perfect mix of past and present, city and nature. Historic landmarks include the Marin Museum of the American Indian and Olompali State Park which features the first Spanish colonial house built in Marin County. The Vintage Oaks Shopping Center includes major retailers such as Costco and Target, as well as over 50 other retail stores and restaurants. Major employers in the area include Novato Unified School District, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, and the Buck Institute for Aging. For those who like to get out of their Novato apartments, there are over 3,600 acres of open space to explore including hiking and mountain biking trails, golf courses, a skate park, state parks, fishing, camping, and bird-watching areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Novato Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Novato Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Novato is $2,556.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Novato Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Novato is a 800 square feet unit starting from $3,334 at Millworks.

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