
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Quentin, CA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)
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San Quentin, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Quentin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Quentin Studio Apartments | $2,263 | $1,795 | $3,500 |
| San Quentin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $1,295 | $7,684 |
| San Quentin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,386 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| San Quentin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,714 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available San Quentin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Quentin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 19 Cottage Avenue in the Atchison Village neighborhood priced from $1,500. Rumrill Place Apartment in the Devon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Quentin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cottage Avenue | Private Room with Private Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Rumrill Place Apartment | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,848 |
| 1 H St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Quentin, CA and Nearby
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Quentin area is the $3.23 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Skylark Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $4,356. The second greatest value San Quentin apartment is the Plan 2A Townhome Model at Vista Belvedere starting at $4,117 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Paradise Drive neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Quentin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylark Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| Vista Belvedere | Plan 2A Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| The Meridian | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| McInnis Park | Elder | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Summit at Sausalito | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Quentin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Quentin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Quentin is at Villas at Hamilton listed at $1,848.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Quentin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Quentin Apartment is $1,500 at 19 Cottage Avenue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Quentin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Quentin is starting from $1,750 at Rumrill Place Apartment.
What is the most affordable San Quentin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Quentin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meridian and starts from $3,800.
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