Cheap Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA from $1,500 (12 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
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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Novato, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Novato, CA area range in price from $1,599 to $6,200 with an overall median price of $4,463. The three Novato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Loma Verde at $1,848, Ignacio at $1,599, and Downtown Novato at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Novato Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Loma Verde$2,900$1,8489
Ignacio$3,222$1,59911
Downtown Novato$3,550$1,5994
Pleasant Valley$3,550$2,3003
San Ramon$3,550$1,5995
Southeast Novato$4,800$1,59910
Central Novato$6,200$1,5997
Midwest Novato$6,200$1,5996
Southwest Novato$6,200$2,3456

Cheapest Available Novato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Novato, CA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood priced from $1,848. Highlands of Marin in the Santa Venetia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,447. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Novato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,447
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments1BR/1BA A1BR,1BA$2,490
325 Rowland BlvdOne Bedroom, Pets Welcome1BR,1BA$2,599
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D1BR,1BA$3,093

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Novato area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Posada West Apartments in the in the Southeast Novato neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value Novato apartment is the Dogwood Model at McInnis Park starting at $3,595 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Novato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Posada West Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.76
McInnis ParkDogwood2BR,1BA$3.90
BridgecreekVerissimo2BR,2BA$3.55
Deer Valley2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.78
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D1BR,1BA$3.80
325 Rowland BlvdOne Bedroom, Pets Welcome1BR,1BA$3.47
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments1BR/1BA A1BR,1BA$3.83
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.76
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

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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 Cheap Novato Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Novato?

The cheapest apartment in Novato is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Novato costs $4,463.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Novato?

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 9 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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