Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commercial Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (24 Rentals)

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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Park Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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McInnis Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Valley
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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MonteVista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MonteVista Apartments

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Hammondale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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22 N San Pablo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 N San Pablo Ave

22 N San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Flores Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flores Apartments

102-110 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Apartments

11-17 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Meadows

163 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903

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Commercial Center, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Commercial Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commercial Center area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Hill priced from $2,395. Highlands of Marin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,410. Here are the most affordable Commercial Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Hill1X1ARStudio,1BA$2,395
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,410
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,460
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$2,585
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commercial Center, CA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commercial Center area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,095. The second greatest value Commercial Center apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Deer Valley starting at $4,369 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commercial Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.02
Deer Valley3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.77
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.21
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.92
Terra Linda Manor2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.92
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.52
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$4.08
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.71
Park Hill1X1ARStudio ,1BA$5.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Commercial Center, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commercial Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Commercial Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Commercial Center Apartment is $2,399 at Highlands of Marin.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Commercial Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Commercial Center is starting from $2,629 at Marinian Towers Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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