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1221 Vallejo AveNovato, CA 94945
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100-140 Cielo LnNovato, CA 94949
521 Alameda del Prado
NovatoCA94949
37 Clay Ct
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1348 Yukon WayNovato, CA 94947
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Meadows Apartments
514 Lark CtNovato, CA 94947
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Hill Valley Apartments
1518 Hill RdNovato, CA 94947
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1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949
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6-18 Romar CtNovato, CA 94945
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Hillcrest Townhomes Apartment Complex
199 Posada Del SolNovato, CA 94949
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Posada East
200 Posada del SolNovato, CA 94949
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Redwood Landing
100 Cutlass DrNovato, CA 94947
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Posada West Apartments
235 Posada del SolNovato, CA 94949
1755 Novato Blvd
NovatoCA94947
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10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1001 Cresta WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
39 Forest Ln
San RafaelCA94903
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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 | $1,848 | $1,848 | $1,848 |
| Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,900 | $3,041 |
| Novato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $2,395 | $3,888 |
| Novato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $3,550 | $4,571 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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What is the price of a cheap apartment in Novato?
The cheapest apartment in Novato is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Novato costs $3,370.
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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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.