Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA (19 Rentals)

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Rental terms in San Rafael as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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One55 Lofts
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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One55 Lofts

155 Andersen DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Northgate Apartments
Short Term Available
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Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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21 Merrydale Apartments
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1 Month
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21 Merrydale Apartments

21 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Marin Gardens Apartment Homes
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Marin Gardens Apartment Homes

124 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Marinian Towers Apartments
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 18 Months
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Marinian Towers Apartments

108 Prfssnl Ctr PkySan Rafael, CA 94903
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McInnis Park
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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La Brea Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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La Brea Apartments

15 La Brea WaySan Rafael, CA 94903

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San Pablo Apartments I
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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San Pablo Apartments I

3550-3570 Redwood HwySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Redwood Highways Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Redwood Highways Apartments

10-12 San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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D Street Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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D Street Apartments

515 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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San Pablo Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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San Pablo Apartments

16 San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Bell Mt. Tam
Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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Bell Mt. Tam

195-205 Tamal Vista BlvdCorte Madera, CA 94925
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Aqua Terra Apartments
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Aqua Terra Apartments

140 Lower Via CasitasGreenbrae, CA 94904
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Marin Suites
Short Term Available
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1 Month
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Marin Suites

45 Tamal Vista BlvdCorte Madera, CA 94925
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San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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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.

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Getting Around San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Rafael?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Rafael is at 215 Bayview Apartments listed at $1,950.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Rafael Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Rafael is $3,378.

What is the largest Short-term San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Rafael is a 2,279 square feet unit starting from $2,148 at One55 Lofts.

What is the average size for San Rafael Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in San Rafael is currently at 469 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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