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Clock Tower Apartments
960 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)
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1 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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215 Bayview Apartments
215 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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214 Bayview St, Unit 5
214 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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1565 4th St, Unit 9
1565 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Rotary Manor
1821 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Marina Apartments
55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln
1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Sommerhill Townhouses
30 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Rafael Town Center Apartments
1010-1050 Court StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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West End Apartments
1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Blue Rock and Larkwood Apartments
505 Magnolia AveLarkspur, CA 94939
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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 | $2,321 | $1,795 | $3,299 |
| California Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $1,995 | $7,196 |
| California Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $2,600 | $5,675 |
| California Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,456 | $3,603 | $5,555 |
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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 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 California Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 H St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| One55 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,204 |
| Skylark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,562 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Park, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Park area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2D Model at Rafael Town Center Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,602. The second greatest value California Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Meridian starting at $3,603 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Canal 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2D | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| The Meridian | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 451 Via Casitas | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| West End Villas | Plan 8 | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| 190 Union St, Unit Unit B | 190 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Woodlark Residences | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1565 4th St, Unit 9 | 1565 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
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Best Local Schools in California Park, San Rafael, CA
Laurel Dell Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (287)
8 out of 10
James B. Davidson Middle
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1052)
6 out of 10
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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 $2,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in California Park?
The cheapest apartment in California Park is Clock Tower Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in California Park costs $4,423.
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 26 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 $795 which is $3,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California Park.
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