Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Novato Neighborhood of Novato, CA from $1,800 (31 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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390 Olive Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

390 Olive Ave

390 Olive AveNovato, CA 94945
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1623 Merritt Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1623 Merritt Dr

1623 Merritt DrNovato, CA 94949

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2 Clay Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Clay Ct

2 Clay CtNovato, CA 94949
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30 Clay Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Clay Ct

30 Clay CtNovato, CA 94949
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Pacheco Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacheco Villas

9 Clay CtNovato, CA 94949

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401 Norman Dr
Studio Apartments

401 Norman Dr

401 Norman DrNovato, CA 94949
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Oma Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oma Village

5358 Nave DrNovato, CA 94949
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1304 Leafwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1304 Leafwood Dr

1304 Leafwood DrNovato, CA 94947
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845 Reichert Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

845 Reichert Ave

845 Reichert AveNovato, 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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Hamilton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949
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325 Rowland Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 Rowland Blvd

325 Rowland BlvdNovato, CA 94947
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Posada East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Posada East

200 Posada del SolNovato, CA 94949
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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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Cowbarn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cowbarn Apartments

24 Cowbarn LnNovato, CA 94947
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Southeast Novato, Novato, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Novato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Novato area of Novato, CA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Hamilton priced from $1,848. Novato Village Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,945. Here are the most affordable Southeast Novato apartments for rent in Novato, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Novato Village Senior ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$2,945
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D1BR,1BA$3,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Novato, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Novato area is the $4.09 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D Model at Millworks in the in the Southeast Novato neighborhood starting from $3,334. The second greatest value Southeast Novato apartment is the A2 Model at Novato Village Senior Apartments starting at $2,945 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Southeast Novato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Novato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millworks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D1BR,1BA$4.09
Novato Village Senior ApartmentsA2Studio ,1BA$4.74
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Novato, Novato, CA

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Southeast Novato, Novato, and the greater Novato area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Novato Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Novato?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Novato is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Southeast Novato costs $3,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 3 regular apartments in Southeast Novato that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.