Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Novato Neighborhood of Novato, CA (79 Rentals)

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property at 2432 Topaz Dr

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

2432 Topaz Dr

NovatoCA94945
property at 679 Cherry St

$5,950

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

679 Cherry St

NovatoCA94945

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1300 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 3rd St

1300 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1109 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1109 3rd St

1109 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1041 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1041 3rd St

1041 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1040 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1040 3rd St

1040 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1113 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1113 3rd St

1113 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1117 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1117 3rd St

1117 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1116 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1116 3rd St

1116 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1037 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1037 3rd St

1037 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1040 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1040 4th St

1040 4th StNovato, CA 94945
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1113 2nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1113 2nd St

1113 2nd StNovato, CA 94945

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1121 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1121 3rd St

1121 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1036 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1036 3rd St

1036 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1035 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1035 3rd St

1035 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1027 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1027 3rd St

1027 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1125 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1125 2nd St

1125 2nd 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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1126 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1126 4th St

1126 4th StNovato, CA 94945
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1024 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1024 3rd St

1024 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1128 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 3rd St

1128 3rd StNovato, CA 94945

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1028 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1028 3rd St

1028 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1133 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 3rd St

1133 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1020 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1020 3rd St

1020 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1132 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1132 3rd St

1132 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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1016 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1016 3rd St

1016 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1136 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1136 3rd St

1136 3rd StNovato, CA 94945
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1014 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1014 3rd St

1014 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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1132 2nd St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1132 2nd St

1132 2nd StNovato, CA 94945
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1300 Olive Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Olive Ave

1300 Olive AveNovato, CA 94945
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1201 2nd St
Studio Apartments

1201 2nd St

1201 2nd StNovato, CA 94945
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1045 5th St
Studio Apartments

1045 5th St

1045 5th StNovato, CA 94945
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1320 Olive Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1320 Olive Ave

1320 Olive AveNovato, CA 94945
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1040 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1040 6th St

1040 6th 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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9 Jade Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Jade Ct

9 Jade CtNovato, CA 94945
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1218 Kaehler St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1218 Kaehler St

1218 Kaehler StNovato, CA 94945
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1510 Vallejo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Vallejo Ave

1510 Vallejo AveNovato, CA 94945

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Novato, Novato, CA

Ranked #9

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Downtown Novato, Novato, and the greater Novato area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Pet Friendly Rating

This neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Novato

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Novato area of Novato, CA?

As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 79 available Downtown Novato apartments priced from $2,089 to $5,950, with an average monthly rent of $3,135.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Novato cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Novato range from $2,500 to $3,199. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,930.

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