Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bert Harte Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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Marina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Park Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Bert Harte, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bert Harte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bert Harte area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1 H St priced from $1,895. 215 Bayview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Bert Harte apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 H StStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Clock Tower Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,995
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,027
Park Hill1X1ARStudio,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bert Harte, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bert Harte 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 Bert Harte apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Meridian starting at $3,800 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Canal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bert Harte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skylark Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.23
The Meridian3x23BR,2BA$3.62
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Rafael Town Center Apartments2 Bedroom 2A2BR,2BA$3.84
Woodlark ResidencesB 2X1 (with fireplace)2BR,1BA$4.01
1 H St1 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.59
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
Serenity at LarkspurSandpiper1BR,1BA$4.23
Clock Tower Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.85
1565 4th St, Unit 91565 4th St1BR,1BA$4.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Bert Harte, San Rafael, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bert Harte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bert Harte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bert Harte is under $2,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bert Harte?

The cheapest apartment in Bert Harte is Clock Tower Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Bert Harte costs $4,426.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bert Harte?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in Bert Harte that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bert Harte?

Cheap apartments in Bert Harte have an average cost of $737 which is $3,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bert Harte.

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