
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (253 Rentals)


Second & B Street

Prospect Hill Apartments

33 North Apartments

1 H St

One55 Lofts

215 Bayview Apartments

West End Villas

Lone Palm Court Apartments

53 Elizabeth Way
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111 Laurel Pl

1012 Irwin

320 C St

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1020-1030 Elford St

94 Southern Heights Blvd

3 Jones Pl

34-38 Elizabeth Way

9 Ross St

1712 5th Ave
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251 S End Ave

Six Laurel Place

4 Elaine Way

417 1st St

111 Clayton St

15 Marian Ct

Marina Villa Apartments

6-8 Leafwood Cor

1811 Lincoln Ave
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6 Octavia St

3737 Kerner Blvd

1704 Lincoln Ave

304-306 G St

2063-2069 5th Ave

Dominic Garden Apartments

3 Bayview St

2-2A Prospect Dr

415 Mission Ave

1467 Lincoln Ave
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102 Elizabeth Way

Canal Area Housing Improvement Program

24-26 Crescent Dr

417 Mission Ave

212 Woodland Ave

234 D St

20 Sirard Ln

2-4 Thomas Ct

635 Belle Ave

5 Elaine Way
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canal Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Canal Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,970 | $2,880 | $3,105 |
| Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $3,603 | $4,095 |
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Largest Available Canal Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Canal Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Skylark Apartments and is listed at 1,180 square feet priced from $3,394. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylark Apartments | 2x2 | 1,180 Sq Ft | $3,394 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,900 |
| Serenity at Larkspur | Caspian | 1,096 Sq Ft | $3,801 |
| Larkspur Courts | Amethyst | 1,095 Sq Ft | $4,505 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2D | 1,070 Sq Ft | $3,591 |
| Woodlark Residences | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 950 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 950 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Second & B Street | Brick Model | 885 Sq Ft | $3,750 |
| West End Villas | Plan 8 | 799 Sq Ft | $3,300 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 780 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
Cheapest Available Canal Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Canal Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the Two bedroom Model starting from $2,600 at Lone Palm Court Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Canal Waterfront is currently $2,970. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | $2,600 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | $2,900 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | $2,995 |
| Woodlark Residences | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | $3,195 |
| West End Villas | Plan 8 | $3,300 |
| Serenity at Larkspur | Clipper | $3,356 |
| Skylark Apartments | 2x2 | $3,394 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2D | $3,591 |
| Second & B Street | Brick Model | $3,750 |
| Larkspur Courts | Opal | $4,360 |
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Best Local Schools in Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Laurel Dell Elementary
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