
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (72 Rentals)


One55 Lofts

Clock Tower Apartments

1565 4th St, Unit 9

830 Fifth Ave

111 Laurel Pl

808 A St

633 Mission Ave

La Casa Grande

1142 Mission Ave
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1409 5th Ave

111-115 G St

104 F St

1416 2nd St

918 Mission Ave

518 B St

1607 5th Ave

102 F St

1517,-1519 5th Ave

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1711 5th Ave

1400 2nd

124 Ross St

25 Frances St

9 Ross St

520 D St

417 1st St

11 1st St

202-204 Laurel Pl

11 Woodland Pl
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424-426 Woodland Ave

540 D St

1020-1030 Elford St

1242 4th St

27 Stevens Pl

423 1st St

1357 Lincoln Ave

105-109 Ross St

8 Laurel Pl

3 Jessup St
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147 Ross St

112 Ross St

8 West St

111 Clayton St

5 F St

103 Ross St

1111 Irwin St

17 Taylor St

608 C St

531 D St
Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Rafael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Rafael Studio Apartments | $1,905 | $1,795 | $2,027 |
Downtown San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $2,262 | $3,900 |
| Downtown San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $2,600 | $4,492 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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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 Clock Tower Apartments and is listed at 700 square feet priced from $2,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 700 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Second & B Street | Clay Plus Model | 700 Sq Ft | $2,999 |
| One55 Lofts | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $2,427 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1A | 594 Sq Ft | $2,496 |
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 One Bedroom Model starting from $2,427 at One55 Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Rafael is currently $2,707. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| One55 Lofts | One Bedroom | $2,427 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1C | $2,436 |
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | $2,600 |
| Second & B Street | Clay Model | $2,999 |
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 $2,707.
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 700 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at Clock Tower Apartments.
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