
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Anselmo Neighborhood of San Anselmo, CA from $2,000 (44 Rentals)
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1531 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

61 Sais Ave

835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

211 San Anselmo Ave

154-166 Tunstead Ave

Buena Vista

600 Red Hill
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4 Greenfield Ct

24 Ross Ave

84-88 Hilldale Dr

1598 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

260 Crescent Rd

14-16 Forbes Ave

22 Tamalpais Ave

60 Park Way
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1512-1516 San Anselmo Ave

51-51A Park Way

18 Sierra Ave

20 Luna Ln

29 Belle Ave

252 Red Hill Ave

138 Tunstead Ave

53 Woodland Ave
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408 Greensfield Ave

116 Mariposa Ave

22 Belle Ave

1405 San Anselmo Ave

75 Ross Ave

15 Bank St

33-33A Park Way

1107 San Anselmo Ave
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26 Tamalpais Ave

54 Magnolia Ave

250 Red Hill Ave

10 Ash Ave

Landsdale Station

55 Magnolia Ave

42 Madrone Ave

41-45 Woodland
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88 Buena Vista Ave

35 Tamalpais Ave

39-391/2 Belmont Ave

20 Sirard Ln
Downtown San Anselmo, San Anselmo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Anselmo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Anselmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $2,500 | $3,341 |
| Downtown San Anselmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $3,300 | $4,005 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown San Anselmo Neighborhood of San Anselmo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown San Anselmo Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1531 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Anselmo, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Anselmo area is the $4.17 price per square foot 130 Spring Grove Ave Model at 130 Spring Grove Ave, Unit ADU in the in the West End San Rafael neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown San Anselmo apartment is the 0 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1531 Sir Francis Drake Blvd starting at $2,095 with a $4.40 price per square foot in the West San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Anselmo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Spring Grove Ave, Unit ADU | 130 Spring Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 1531 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
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