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How much does it cost to rent a home in Novato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,899 | $2,950 | $6,000 |
| Novato 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,871 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
| Novato 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,674 | $4,550 | $10,000+ |
| Novato 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,180 | $6,180 | $6,180 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Novato, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026Current apartment rentals in the Novato, CA area range in price from $2,350 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $5,765. The three Novato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Novato at $3,750, Loma Verde at $4,250, and Pleasant Valley at $2,995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Novato Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Novato | $3,872 | $3,750 | 1 |
| Loma Verde | $4,250 | $4,250 | 1 |
| Pleasant Valley | $4,550 | $2,995 | 6 |
| Central Novato | $5,024 | $2,350 | 10 |
| Midwest Novato | $5,499 | $2,350 | 5 |
| Downtown Novato | $6,180 | $2,350 | 8 |
| San Ramon | $6,180 | $2,350 | 9 |
| Southeast Novato | $6,600 | $2,350 | 8 |
| Southwest Novato | $6,999 | $3,400 | 4 |
| Ignacio | $8,500 | $3,400 | 2 |
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. 1221 Vallejo Avenue Apartments in the Downtown Novato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Novato apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,848 |
| 1221 Vallejo Avenue Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| OTAVON APARTMENTS | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Downtown Novato neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Novato apartment is the Fieldstone Model at Bridgecreek starting at $2,899 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Novato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Novato apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Park | Liberte - 1 st floor with a patio | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Bridgecreek | Fieldstone | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Millworks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| 730 Sunset Pky, Unit ADU | 730 Sunset Pky | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| OTAVON APARTMENTS | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| 1221 Vallejo Avenue Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.94 |
| 2014 Hatch Rd, Unit Private Studio Unit Available Now | 2014 Hatch Rd | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Novato ranges from $1,895 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,857.
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