
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,262 (32 Rentals)


One55 Lofts

1565 4th St, Unit 9

111 Laurel Pl

1409 5th Ave

608 C St

17 Taylor St

531 D St
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12 Laurel Pl

147 Ross St

104 F St

25 Frances St

124 Ross St

417 1st St

424-426 Woodland Ave

3 Jessup St
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27 Stevens Pl

105-109 Ross St

5 F St

918 Mission Ave

102 F St

808 A St

San Rafael Rotary Manor

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1103 Lincoln

1130 Mission Ave

Ross Terrace

D Street Apartments

118 Ross St

Bayo Vista Apartments
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Rafael Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Rafael?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Rafael is One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,427, while the average apartment in Downtown San Rafael costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Rafael?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown San Rafael that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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