Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Novato Neighborhood of Novato, CA from $1,800 (35 Rentals)

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1323 Leafwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1323 Leafwood Dr

1323 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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Deer Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

646 Canyon RdNovato, CA 94947
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1036 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1036 3rd St

1036 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1025 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 3rd St

1025 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1137 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 3rd St

1137 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1040 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1040 6th St

1040 6th StNovato, CA 94945
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1321 Leafwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 Leafwood Dr

1321 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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1128 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 3rd St

1128 3rd StNovato, CA 94945

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1140 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1140 3rd St

1140 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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39 Jade Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Jade Ct

39 Jade CtNovato, CA 94945
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1304 Leafwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1304 Leafwood Dr

1304 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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4 Werner Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Werner Ct

4 Werner CtNovato, CA 94947
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1045 5th St
Studio Apartments

1045 5th St

1045 5th StNovato, CA 94945
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845 Reichert Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

845 Reichert Ave

845 Reichert AveNovato, CA 94945

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325 Rowland Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 Rowland Blvd

325 Rowland BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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Redwood Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Landing

100 Cutlass DrNovato, CA 94947
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Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millworks

900 Reichert AveNovato, CA 94945
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Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Apartments

1348 Yukon WayNovato, CA 94947
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Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Apartments

514 Lark CtNovato, CA 94947
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OTAVON APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OTAVON APARTMENTS

1515 S Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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Elm Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Court

1145 Elm DrNovato, CA 94945
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1014 6th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1014 6th St

1014 6th StNovato, CA 94945

Central Novato, Novato, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Novato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Novato area of Novato, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Grove Apartments priced from $2,200. OTAVON APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Central Novato apartments for rent in Novato, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Grove Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,200
OTAVON APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Hill Valley ApartmentsPLAN B2BR,1BA$2,300
Wyndover Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2,611
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$2,800
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3,324
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D1BR,1BA$3,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Novato, CA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Novato area is the $3.09 price per square foot Liberte - 1 st floor with a patio Model at Marion Park in the in the Novato neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Central Novato apartment is the Fieldstone Model at Bridgecreek starting at $3,324 with a $3.91 price per square foot in the Novato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Novato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marion ParkLiberte - 1 st floor with a patio2BR,2BA$3.09
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3.91
Hill Valley ApartmentsPLAN B2BR,1BA$2.75
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D1BR,1BA$4.10
Wyndover Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.34
Walnut Grove Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.33
OTAVON APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$3.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Central Novato, Novato, and the greater Novato area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Novato Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 2 regular apartments in Central Novato that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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