Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (74 Rentals)

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Riviera Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

4 Point San Pedro RdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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16 Elaine Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

16 Elaine Way

16 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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575 Canal St
Studio Apartments

575 Canal St

575 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3757 Kerner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3757 Kerner

3757 KernerSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12 Woodland
Studio Apartments

12 Woodland

12 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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460 Canal St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

460 Canal St

460 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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163 Novato St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

163 Novato St

163 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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16 Charlotte Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Charlotte Dr

16 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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15 Marian Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Marian Ct

15 Marian CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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440 Canal St
3 Bedroom Apartments

440 Canal St

440 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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540 Canal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

540 Canal St

540 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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21 Marian Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Marian Ct

21 Marian CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 Elaine Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5 Elaine Way

5 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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3665 Kerner Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3665 Kerner Blvd

3665 Kerner BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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565 Canal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

565 Canal St

565 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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171 Novato St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

171 Novato St

171 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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3777 Kerner Blvd
Studio Apartments

3777 Kerner Blvd

3777 Kerner BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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534 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

534 Canal St

534 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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530 Canal St
Studio Apartments

530 Canal St

530 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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4 Elaine Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Elaine Way

4 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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90 Louise
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

90 Louise

90 Louise StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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32 Front St
Studio Apartments

32 Front St

32 Front StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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21 Front St
Studio Apartments

21 Front St

21 Front StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 Charlotte Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5 Charlotte Dr

5 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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8 Elaine Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8 Elaine Way

8 Elaine WaySan Rafael, CA 94901

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27 Harbor St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

27 Harbor St

27 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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516 Canal St
Studio Apartments

516 Canal St

516 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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509 Canal St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

509 Canal St

509 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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78 Novato St
Studio Apartments

78 Novato St

78 Novato StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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430 Canal St
Studio Apartments

430 Canal St

430 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3737 Kerner Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3737 Kerner Blvd

3737 Kerner BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901

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4 Charlotte Dr
Studio Apartments

4 Charlotte Dr

4 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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9 Charlotte Dr
Studio Apartments

9 Charlotte Dr

9 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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15 Charlotte Dr
Studio Apartments

15 Charlotte Dr

15 Charlotte DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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The Meridian
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

400 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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150 Belvedere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Belvedere St

150 Belvedere StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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137 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

137 Canal St

137 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Marina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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219 Canal St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

219 Canal St

219 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Cheapest Available Canal Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Larkspur CourtsA11BR,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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