3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (81 Rentals)

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833 Belle Ave
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833 Belle Ave

833 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 Charlotte Dr
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5 Charlotte Dr

5 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901

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206-208 C St
3 Bedroom Apartments

206-208 C St

206-208 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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4 Elaine Way
3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Elaine Way

4 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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8 Laurel Pl
3 Bedroom Apartments

8 Laurel Pl

8 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1553 Lincoln Ave
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1553 Lincoln Ave

1553 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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163  Novato St
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163 Novato St

163 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1841 Second St
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1841 Second St

1841 Second StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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142 Park St
3 Bedroom Apartments

142 Park St

142 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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39 Mary St
3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Mary St

39 Mary StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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2023 5th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2023 5th Ave

2023 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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633 Mission Ave
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633 Mission Ave

633 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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16 Octavia St
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16 Octavia St

16 Octavia StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12 Elaine Way
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12 Elaine Way

12 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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177 Novato St
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177 Novato St

177 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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11 Woodland Pl
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11 Woodland Pl

11 Woodland PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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234 D St
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234 D St

234 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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212 Woodland Ave
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212 Woodland Ave

212 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 Elaine Way
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5 Elaine Way

5 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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304-306 G St
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304-306 G St

304-306 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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3737 Kerner Blvd
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3737 Kerner Blvd

3737 Kerner BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2-2A Prospect Dr
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2-2A Prospect Dr

2-2A Prospect DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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23 Bayo Vista Way
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23 Bayo Vista Way

23 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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11 Bungalow Ave
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11 Bungalow Ave

11 Bungalow AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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423 1st St
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423 1st St

423 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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16 Charlotte Dr
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16 Charlotte Dr

16 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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509 Canal St
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509 Canal St

509 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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239-243 Union St
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239-243 Union St

239-243 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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163 Novato St
3 Bedroom Apartments

163 Novato St

163 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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34 Leafwood Cor
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34 Leafwood Cor

34 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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209 1st St
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209 1st St

209 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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103 Ross St
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103 Ross St

103 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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182 Mission Ave
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182 Mission Ave

182 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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440 Canal St
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440 Canal St

440 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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534 Canal St
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534 Canal St

534 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Harbor St
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27 Harbor St

27 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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202-204 Laurel Pl
3 Bedroom Apartments

202-204 Laurel Pl

202-204 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Canal Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Skylark Apartments and is listed at 1,350 square feet priced from $4,215. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Skylark Apartments3x21,350 Sq Ft$4,215
Larkspur CourtsDiamond1,282 Sq Ft$5,100
The Meridian3x21,050 Sq Ft$3,800

Cheapest Available Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Canal Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the 3x2 Model starting from $3,800 at The Meridian. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Canal Waterfront is currently $4,406. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Meridian3x2$3,800
Skylark Apartments3x2$4,215
Larkspur CourtsDiamond$5,100

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Rafael. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Canal Waterfront with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Canal Waterfront is at The Meridian listed at $3,800.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Canal Waterfront is $4,406.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Canal Waterfront is a 1,350 square feet unit starting from $4,215 at Skylark Apartments.

What is the average size for Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Canal Waterfront is currently 1,230 sq ft.

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