
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (224 Rentals)


Sommerhill Townhouses

Second & B Street

One55 Lofts

The Meridian

215 Bayview Apartments

808 A St
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Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canal Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Canal Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,082 | $1,500 | $2,729 |
Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,144 | $2,000 | $6,155 |
Canal Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $2,464 | $6,800 |
Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,009 | $3,100 | $8,533 |
Canal Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 224 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Largest Available Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Canal Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Via Holon Apartments and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $2,625. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Via Holon Apartments | One bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,625 |
Bell Mt. Tam | A1E | 803 Sq Ft | $3,510 |
Larkspur Courts | Emerald | 800 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 675 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
One55 Lofts | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $2,148 |
West End Villas | Plan 2 | 634 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
Rafael Town Center Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1A | 619 Sq Ft | $2,662 |
215 Bayview Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 542 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
Cheapest Available Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Canal Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $2,148 at One55 Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Canal Waterfront is currently $3,144. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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One55 Lofts | One Bedroom | $2,148 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | $2,200 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | $2,250 |
215 Bayview Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | $2,300 |
Via Holon Apartments | One bedroom | $2,625 |
Rafael Town Center Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1A | $2,662 |
Larkspur Courts | Sapphire | $3,480 |
Bell Mt. Tam | A1E | $3,510 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCanal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Laurel Dell Elementary
James B. Davidson Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Canal Waterfront with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Canal Waterfront is at One55 Lofts listed at $2,148.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Canal Waterfront is $3,144.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Canal Waterfront is a 850 square feet unit starting from $2,625 at Via Holon Apartments.
What is the average size for Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Canal Waterfront is currently 775 sq ft.
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