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1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949
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1518 Hill RdNovato, CA 94947
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1811 Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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325 Rowland BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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109 Hawthorn WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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1001 Cresta WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Novato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato Studio Apartments | $1,921 | $1,848 | $1,995 |
| Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,900 | $3,044 |
| Novato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,274 | $2,395 | $3,978 |
| Novato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,145 | $3,550 | $4,740 |
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The cheapest apartment in Novato is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Novato costs $3,361.
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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 21 regular apartments in Novato that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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