Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bert Harte Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (14 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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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
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,124
Park Hill1X1ARStudio,1BA$2,145
The MeridianStudioStudio,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bert Harte, CA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bert Harte area is the $3.14 price per square foot 18 Walnut Ave Model at 18 Walnut Ave, Unit 18 in the in the Northwest Larkspur neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Bert Harte apartment is the 523 B St Model at 523 B St, Unit 3 starting at $4,400 with a $3.96 price per square foot in the West End San Rafael 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.
18 Walnut Ave, Unit 1818 Walnut Ave3BR,2BA$3.14
523 B St, Unit 3523 B St3BR,2BA$3.96
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Rafael Town Center Apartments2 Bedroom 2A2BR,2BA$4.00
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
Via Holon ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
1 H St1 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.59
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
Aqua Terra Apartments1x1 - Larger1BR,1BA$3.57
1611 Lincoln Ave, Unit Unit# 21611 Lincoln AveStudio ,1BA$3.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bert Harte, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Bert Harte Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,625.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bert Harte is One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,124, while the average apartment in Bert Harte costs $4,654.

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 15 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 $770 which is $3,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bert Harte.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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