
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commercial Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Commercial Center area of San Rafael.


Marinian Towers Apartments

Prospect Hill Apartments

33 North Apartments

The Oaktops Apartments

Hammondale

San Rafael Manor
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22 N San Pablo Ave

1704 Lincoln Ave

Flores Apartments

239-241 Glen Park Ave

Hidden Knolls Apartments

20 Sirard Ln

Senior Housing Redevelopment Project
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Merrydale Meadows

1736 Grand Ave

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The Northview Apartments

Deer Valley

Nova at Terra Linda

McInnis Park
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Terra Linda Manor

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Deer Park Apartments

Bella Vista (06/25)

19 Madrone
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Commercial Center, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Commercial Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $2,095 | $3,950 |
| Commercial Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $2,629 | $4,750 |
| Commercial Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $3,150 | $4,446 |
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Cheapest Available Commercial Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commercial Center area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marinian Towers Apartments priced from $2,095. The Oaktops Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,635. Here are the most affordable Commercial Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $2,661 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,827 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,025 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commercial Center, CA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commercial Center area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Commercial Center apartment is the 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Model at 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the West San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commercial Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 | 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| 680 Rosal Way, Unit A' | 680 Rosal Way | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
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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 $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments.
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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