1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (75 Rentals)

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West End Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 H St

1 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Bayo Vista Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayo Vista Apartments

100 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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423 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

423 1st St

423 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1357 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1357 Lincoln Ave

1357 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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105-109 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

105-109 Ross St

105-109 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Jessup St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Jessup St

3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Martinelli House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Martinelli House

1327 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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147 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

147 Ross St

147 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Gerstle Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gerstle Park

28 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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112 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Ross St

112 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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8 West St
1 Bedroom Apartments

8 West St

8 West StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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111 Clayton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Clayton St

111 Clayton StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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103 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

103 Ross St

103 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1111 Irwin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Irwin St

1111 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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118 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Ross St

118 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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17 Taylor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Taylor St

17 Taylor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12-20 Pacheco St
1 Bedroom Apartments

12-20 Pacheco St

12-20 Pacheco StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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214 Bayview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

214 Bayview St

214 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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608 C St
1 Bedroom Apartments

608 C St

608 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5 F St

5 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Stevens Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

27 Stevens Pl

27 Stevens PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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124 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

124 Ross St

124 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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25 Frances St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Frances St

25 Frances StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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310 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

310 1st St

310 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1350 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Lincoln Ave

1350 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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531 D St
1 Bedroom Apartments

531 D St

531 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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248 Laurel Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

248 Laurel Pl

248 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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333 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

333 G St

333 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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20-22 Bay View St
1 Bedroom Apartments

20-22 Bay View St

20-22 Bay View StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1380 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Lincoln Ave

1380 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12 Laurel Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

12 Laurel Pl

12 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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9 Ross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Ross St

9 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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520 D St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 D St

520 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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417 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

417 1st St

417 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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11 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 1st St

11 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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202-204 Laurel Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

202-204 Laurel Pl

202-204 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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11 Woodland Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Woodland Pl

11 Woodland PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

Largest Available Downtown San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown San Rafael area of San Francisco, CA is found at Via Holon Apartments and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $2,625. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Via Holon ApartmentsOne bedroom850 Sq Ft$2,625
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd675 Sq Ft$2,200
West End VillasPlan 2634 Sq Ft$2,250
Rafael Town Center Apartments1 Bedroom 1A619 Sq Ft$2,560
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom615 Sq Ft$2,460
215 Bayview Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath542 Sq Ft$2,300

Cheapest Available Downtown San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown San Rafael of San Francisco, CA is the 1 bd Model starting from $2,200 at Sommerhill Townhouses. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Rafael is currently $2,694. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd$2,200
West End VillasPlan 3$2,250
215 Bayview Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath$2,300
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom$2,460
Rafael Town Center Apartments1 Bedroom 1A$2,560
Via Holon ApartmentsOne bedroom$2,625

Getting Around the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Rafael Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown San Rafael Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Rafael is $2,694.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Rafael is a 850 square feet unit starting from $2,625 at Via Holon Apartments.

What is the average size for Downtown San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown San Rafael is currently 707 sq ft.

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