Studio Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA (244 Rentals)

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The Meridian
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The Meridian

400 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Northgate Apartments
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Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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65-61 Canal St
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65-61 Canal St

65-61 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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164 Palm
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164 Palm

164 Palm AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Fairwinds Apartments
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Fairwinds Apartments

240 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Martinelli House
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Martinelli House

1327 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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95 Medway Rd
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95 Medway Rd

95 Medway RdSan Rafael, CA 94901

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El Rey Apartments
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El Rey Apartments

845 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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214 Bayview St
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214 Bayview St

214 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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205 Laurel Pl
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205 Laurel Pl

205 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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212 Belle
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212 Belle

212 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Portofino Riviera
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Portofino Riviera

220 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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55 Canal St
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55 Canal St

55 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1741 Lincoln Ave
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1741 Lincoln Ave

1741 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Capri Apartments
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Capri Apartments

79 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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89 Clark
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89 Clark

89 ClarkSan Rafael, CA 94901
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621 E St
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621 E St

621 E StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1736 Grand Ave
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1736 Grand Ave

1736 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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518 B St
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518 B St

518 B StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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114 Laurel Pl
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114 Laurel Pl

114 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Bayview St
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3 Bayview St

3 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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39 Pacheco St
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39 Pacheco St

39 Pacheco StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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430 1st St
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430 1st St

430 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1422 Lincoln Ave
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1422 Lincoln Ave

1422 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1323 Lincoln Ave
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1323 Lincoln Ave

1323 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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248 Laurel Pl
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248 Laurel Pl

248 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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41 Clark St
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41 Clark St

41 Clark StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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122 Park St
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122 Park St

122 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1217 Grand Ave
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1217 Grand Ave

1217 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Woodland Ave
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27 Woodland Ave

27 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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9 Ross St
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9 Ross St

9 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available San Rafael Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park Hill1X1AR440 Sq Ft$2,195
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudio329 Sq Ft$1,950

Cheapest Available San Rafael Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudio$1,950
Park Hill1X1AR$2,195

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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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Location, Location, Location!

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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 Studio San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Rafael with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in San Rafael is at 215 Bayview Apartments listed at $1,950.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Rafael is $2,333.

What is the largest available Studio San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Rafael is a 440 square feet unit starting from $2,195 at Park Hill.

What is the average size for San Rafael Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in San Rafael is currently 413 sq ft.

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