Studio Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (185 Rentals)

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3777 Kerner Blvd
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3777 Kerner Blvd

3777 Kerner BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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50 Sonoma St
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50 Sonoma St

50 Sonoma StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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333 G St
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333 G St

333 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1340 Lincoln Ave
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1340 Lincoln Ave

1340 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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231 Union St
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231 Union St

231 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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35 Valencia Ave
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35 Valencia Ave

35 Valencia AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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101 Woodland Ave
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101 Woodland Ave

101 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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30 Bayharbor Way
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30 Bayharbor Way

30 Bayharbor WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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407 Mission Ave
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407 Mission Ave

407 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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248 Laurel Pl
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248 Laurel Pl

248 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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4 Charlotte Dr
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4 Charlotte Dr

4 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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33 Woodland Ave
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33 Woodland Ave

33 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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225 Laurel Pl
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225 Laurel Pl

225 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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918 Mission Ave
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918 Mission Ave

918 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1223 Grand Ave
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1223 Grand Ave

1223 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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611 B St
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611 B St

611 B StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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105 Park St
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105 Park St

105 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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301-329 Canal St
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301-329 Canal St

301-329 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1406 Lincoln Ave
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1406 Lincoln Ave

1406 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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78 Novato St
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78 Novato St

78 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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520 D St
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520 D St

520 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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21 Front St
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21 Front St

21 Front StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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200 Mission Ave
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200 Mission Ave

200 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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90 Louise
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90 Louise

90 Louise StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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190 Park St
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190 Park St

190 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Stevens Pl
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27 Stevens Pl

27 Stevens PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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104 Martens Blvd
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104 Martens Blvd

104 Martens BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Acorn
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Acorn

1410-1414 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1605 Lincoln Ave
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1605 Lincoln Ave

1605 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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18 1st St
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18 1st St

18 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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141 Park St
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141 Park St

141 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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37 Pacheco St
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37 Pacheco St

37 Pacheco StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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245 Union St
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245 Union St

245 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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143 Park St
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143 Park St

143 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1416 2nd St
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1416 2nd St

1416 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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115 Clayton St
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115 Clayton St

115 Clayton StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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231 Laurel Pl
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231 Laurel Pl

231 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1456 Lincoln Ave
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1456 Lincoln Ave

1456 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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608 C St
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608 C St

608 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1422 Lincoln Ave
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1422 Lincoln Ave

1422 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Canal Waterfront Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Canal Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is found at Skylark Apartments and is listed at 588 square feet priced from $2,562. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Skylark ApartmentsStudio588 Sq Ft$2,562
1 H StStudio500 Sq Ft$1,895
One55 LoftsStudio488 Sq Ft$2,204
Park Hill1X1AR440 Sq Ft$2,225
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudio329 Sq Ft$1,950

Cheapest Available Canal Waterfront Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Canal Waterfront of San Francisco, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,895 at 1 H St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Canal Waterfront is currently $2,321. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1 H StStudio$1,895
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudio$1,950
One55 LoftsStudio$2,204
Park Hill1X1AR$2,225
Skylark ApartmentsStudio$2,562

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Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Canal Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Canal Waterfront with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Canal Waterfront is at 1 H St listed at $1,895.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Canal Waterfront is $2,321.

What is the largest available Studio Canal Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Canal Waterfront is a 588 square feet unit starting from $2,562 at Skylark Apartments.

What is the average size for Canal Waterfront Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Canal Waterfront is currently 466 sq ft.

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