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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)
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215 Bayview Apartments
215 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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One55 Lofts
155 Andersen DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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The Meridian
400 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Sommerhill Townhouses
30 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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California Park, San Rafael, CA Local Guide
Aerial view of the Canal Area in San Rafael, California, USA by Robert Campbell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is licensed under Internal
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Park Studio Apartments | $2,241 | $1,625 | $3,146 |
| California Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $2,184 | $6,043 |
| California Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $1,250 | $6,525 |
| California Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,211 | $3,386 | $7,995 |
| California Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,475 | $7,950 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the California Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available California Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Park area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. One55 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,184. Here are the most affordable California Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| One55 Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,184 |
| Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| West End Villas | Plan 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Park, CA
As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Park area is the $0.57 price per square foot 806 E St Model at 806 E St, Unit A in the in the West End San Rafael neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value California Park apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Via Holon Apartments starting at $3,025 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 806 E St, Unit A | 806 E St | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| Via Holon Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Bell Mt. Tam | B2K | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Serenity at Larkspur | Mariner | 2BR,2BA | $3.91 |
| Skylark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Aqua Terra Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.97 |
| One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| Larkspur Courts | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in California Park, San Rafael, CA
Laurel Dell Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (269)
6 out of 10
James B. Davidson Middle
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1063)
6 out of 10
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Getting Around the California Park Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
5 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in California Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in California Park is under $3,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in California Park?
The cheapest apartment in California Park is One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,184, while the average apartment in California Park costs $8,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in California Park?
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 California Park 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 California Park?
Cheap apartments in California Park have an average cost of $560 which is $7,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California Park.
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