
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (28 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Canal Waterfront area of San Rafael with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Sommerhill Townhouses

Second & B Street

One55 Lofts

Furnished Studio-San Rafael - Francisco Bl
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24 La Vista Way, Unit 24

319 Prospect Dr, Unit B

808 A St

25 Bayo Vista Way
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20 Gloucester Cove

49 Dominican Dr

Serenity at Larkspur
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6 Bryn Mawr
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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 | $2,105 | $1,500 | $2,729 |
Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $2,000 | $6,599 |
Canal Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,140 | $2,550 | $6,853 |
Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,873 | $3,100 | $8,625 |
Canal Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCanal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #19
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
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Luxury Living Rating
Canal Waterfront has come to be one of the finest high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
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
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 Canal Waterfront
How much are Studio apartments in Canal Waterfront?
There are currently 65 Studio Apartments in Canal Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,500 to $2,729 with an average price of $2,105.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Canal Waterfront ranges from $2,000 to $6,599 with an average monthly rent of $3,207.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Canal Waterfront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Canal Waterfront range from $2,550 to $6,853. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,140.
How expensive are Canal Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 76 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Canal Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,100 to $8,625 - averaging $4,873 for the location.
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