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Novato, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Novato, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Novato, CA area range in price from $1,495 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $4,453. The three Novato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Loma Verde at $1,848, Ignacio at $1,848, and Downtown Novato at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Novato Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Loma Verde$2,400$1,8486
Ignacio$3,336$1,8487
Downtown Novato$3,550$1,4957
Pleasant Valley$3,550$2,1005
San Ramon$3,550$1,4958
Southeast Novato$4,350$1,4959
Northwest Novato$5,800$2,1004
Central Novato$6,000$1,49510
Midwest Novato$6,000$2,1007
Southwest Novato$6,000$2,3754

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. Hill Valley Apartments in the Downtown Novato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Novato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Hill Valley ApartmentsPLAN B2BR,1BA$2,300
325 Rowland BlvdOne Bedroom, Pets Welcome1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Novato area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den 3 Bathroom Townhome Model at Millworks in the in the Southeast Novato neighborhood starting from $4,271. The second greatest value Novato apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Deer Valley starting at $3,367 with a $3.43 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.
Millworks2 Bedroom + Den 3 Bathroom Townhome2BR,3BA$2.23
Deer Valley2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.43
BridgecreekFieldstone2BR,2BA$3.88
Hill Valley ApartmentsPLAN B2BR,1BA$2.75
325 Rowland BlvdOne Bedroom, Pets Welcome1BR,1BA$3.30
1221 Vallejo Avenue Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.62
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$4.15
Marion ParkEsprit - Single Story with a patio1BR,1BA$3.63
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$4.10
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Novato

What type of rentals are currently available in Novato?

There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $6,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Novato ranging from $2,300 to $24,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Novato?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Novato ranges from $2,300 to $24,950 with an average monthly rent of $8,778.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Novato?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Novato range from $3,550 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,800.

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