
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Canyon Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)
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Black Canyon, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Canyon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Black Canyon Studio Apartments | $2,050 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
Black Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,200 | $3,900 |
Black Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,723 | $2,464 | $5,795 |
Black Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $3,386 | $3,845 |
Black Canyon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Black Canyon Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Black Canyon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Canyon area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Sommerhill Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Black Canyon apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
One55 Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,268 |
Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,381 |
West End Villas | Plan 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Canyon, CA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Canyon area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Black Canyon apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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33 North Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
West End Villas | Plan 7 | 1BR,1BA | $5.47 |
215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Canyon Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Canyon?
The cheapest apartment in Black Canyon is Sommerhill Townhouses which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Black Canyon costs $4,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Black Canyon?
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 6 regular apartments in Black Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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