1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA (56 Rentals)

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Meadows Apartments
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Meadows Apartments

514 Lark CtNovato, CA 94947
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La Casa Novato
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La Casa Novato

450 Entrada DrNovato, CA 94949
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Hamilton Woods
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Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949

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Deer Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

646 Canyon RdNovato, CA 94947
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Millworks
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Millworks

900 Reichert AveNovato, CA 94945
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1300 Olive Ave
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1300 Olive Ave

1300 Olive AveNovato, CA 94945
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1312 Leafwood Dr
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1312 Leafwood Dr

1312 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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Elm Court
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Elm Court

1145 Elm DrNovato, CA 94945
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1014 6th St
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1014 6th St

1014 6th 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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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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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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Novato 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 31, 2025

There are currently 34 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Novato, CA that range in price from $2,050 to $3,485. Southeast Novato, Ignacio and Loma Verde 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
Southeast Novato7$2,495$2,050
Ignacio6$2,490$2,089
Loma Verde6$2,495$2,089
Southwest Novato5$2,495$2,345
Central Novato3$2,435$2,050
Downtown Novato2$2,417$2,050
Midwest Novato2$2,435$2,300
San Ramon2$2,417$2,050
Pleasant Valley1$2,435$2,300

Largest Available Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Novato, CA is found at Highlands of Marin in the Santa Venetia neighborhood and is 880 square feet priced from $2,909. Millworks in the Southeast Novato neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 815 square feet and currently listed start at $3,045. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Novato:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Highlands of MarinTiburon (A1C)880 Sq Ft$2,909
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D815 Sq Ft$3,045
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments1BR/1BA A650 Sq Ft$2,490
325 Rowland BlvdOne Bedroom, Pets Welcome650 Sq Ft$2,495
Villas at HamiltonOne Bedroom560 Sq Ft$2,089

Cheapest Available Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 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 Napa (A1A) Model at Highlands of Marin starting at $2,422 in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Novato is currently $2,610. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Novato:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas at HamiltonOne Bedroom$2,089
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)$2,422
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments1BR/1BA A$2,490
325 Rowland BlvdOne Bedroom, Pets Welcome$2,495
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D$3,045

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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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Getting Around Novato, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,610.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Novato is a 880 square feet unit starting from $2,909 at Highlands of Marin.

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