
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (74 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Canal area of San Rafael.


Marina Village Apartments

16 Elaine Way

The Bayside Apartments

575 Canal St

3757 Kerner

Canal Area Housing Improvement Program

12 Woodland

460 Canal St

163 Novato St
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16 Charlotte Dr

15 Marian Ct

440 Canal St

540 Canal St

21 Marian Ct

5 Elaine Way

3665 Kerner Blvd

565 Canal St

Marina Village Apartments

171 Novato St
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Antoinette Apartments

3777 Kerner Blvd

534 Canal St

530 Canal St

4 Elaine Way

90 Louise

32 Front St

21 Front St

5 Charlotte Dr

8 Elaine Way
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182-192 Belvedere St

27 Harbor St

516 Canal St

Marina Village Apartments

Marina Village Apartments

509 Canal St

78 Novato St

430 Canal St

Fairview Apartments

3737 Kerner Blvd
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Marina Villa Apartments

4 Charlotte Dr

9 Charlotte Dr

15 Charlotte Dr

The Meridian

Sommerhill Townhouses

150 Belvedere St

137 Canal St

Marina Apartments

219 Canal St
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Canal, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Studio Apartments | $3,599 | $3,599 | $3,599 |
| Canal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,232 | $3,631 | $5,471 |
| Canal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,691 | $3,874 | $6,666 |
| Canal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,213 | $7,101 | $9,326 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Canal Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Courts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,061 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canal Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Canal Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Canal is starting from $4,791 at Larkspur Courts.
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