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511 D St, Unit A, Unit A

511 D St
San RafaelCA94901

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320 C St
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320 C St

320 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Manor
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San Rafael Manor

1030 Los Gamos RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1012 Irwin
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1012 Irwin

1012 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Hammondale
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Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Riviera Apartments
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Riviera Apartments

4 Point San Pedro RdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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111 Laurel Pl
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111 Laurel Pl

111 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1401 Lincoln Ave
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1401 Lincoln Ave

1401 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1704 Lincoln Ave
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1704 Lincoln Ave

1704 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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103 Ross St
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103 Ross St

103 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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105-109 Ross St
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105-109 Ross St

105-109 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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11 Woodland Pl
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11 Woodland Pl

11 Woodland PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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104 F St
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104 F St

104 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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540 Canal St
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540 Canal St

540 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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239-243 Union St
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239-243 Union St

239-243 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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111-115 G St
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111-115 G St

111-115 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Harbor St
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27 Harbor St

27 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2063-2069 5th Ave
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2063-2069 5th Ave

2063-2069 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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25 Frances St
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25 Frances St

25 Frances StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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15 Mariposa Rd
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15 Mariposa Rd

15 Mariposa RdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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251 S End Ave
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251 S End Ave

251 S End AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Jessup St
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3 Jessup St

3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1409 5th Ave
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1409 5th Ave

1409 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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253 Union St
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253 Union St

253 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1111 Irwin St
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1111 Irwin St

1111 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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20 Sirard Ln
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20 Sirard Ln

20 Sirard LnSan Rafael, CA 94901

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San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Rafael, CA is found at Aqua Vista in the Southwest Larkspur neighborhood and is 945 square feet priced from $2,900. Highlands of Marin in the Santa Venetia neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 880 square feet and currently listed start at $2,886. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Rafael:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Aqua VistaA1-R945 Sq Ft$2,900
Highlands of MarinTiburon (A1C)880 Sq Ft$2,886
Skylark Apartments1x1874 Sq Ft$3,072
Newly Renovated Corte Madera Two Bedroom with Pool, Elevator, AC1BR/1.0BA850 Sq Ft$2,850
451 Via Casitas1 Br 1 Ba815 Sq Ft$2,875
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA800 Sq Ft$2,095
Larkspur CourtsSapphire781 Sq Ft$3,325
ParksideThe Sonoma728 Sq Ft$2,887
Aqua Terra Apartments1x1714 Sq Ft$2,975
The Oaktops Apartments251650 Sq Ft$2,635

Cheapest Available San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Rafael, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. The second most affordable San Rafael 1 Bedroom is the 1x1B Model at Park Hill starting at $2,285 in the Black Canyon neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Rafael is currently $3,023. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Rafael:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,095
Park Hill1x1B$2,285
215 Bayview Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath$2,325
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)$2,515
Woodlark Residences1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,608
The Oaktops Apartments251$2,635
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Loft$2,744
McInnis ParkBirch$2,750
Newly Renovated Corte Madera Two Bedroom with Pool, Elevator, AC1BR/1.0BA$2,850

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San Rafael Overview

Known as 'the city with a mission', San Rafael is located in the northern bay area of California, just a hop and a skip from San Francisco and boasting a budding population of close to 60,000 residents. Flush with culture, nightlife and natural beauty to spare, this sunny locale is a winning destination for good reason.

Why live in San Rafael, CA?

With a great economic base thanks to local technology employers such as Comcast, Telltale Games and Stormfront Studios, San Rafael rentals are an excellent place to live and work. Offering plenty of that world-famous California weather, as well as a mouth-watering array of cuisine, this west coast hot spot is an ideal locale for a variety of lifestyles.

San Rafael, CA
Population: 58,704

Ranked #647

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Rafael with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Rafael is at Marinian Towers Apartments listed at $2,095.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Rafael Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Rafael is $3,023.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Rafael is a 945 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Aqua Vista.

What is the average size for San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Rafael is currently 720 sq ft.

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