Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (52 Rentals)

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Second & B Street

815 B StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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$2,130 - $4,075Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One55 Lofts

155 Andersen DrSan Rafael, CA 94901

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$2,5001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 H St

1 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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$3,300 - $3,4002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

West End Villas

1600-1606 3rd StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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$2,500 - $2,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lone Palm Court Apartments

840 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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111 Laurel Pl

111 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1409 5th Ave

1409 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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310 Bayview St

310 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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608 C St

608 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Pristine Duplex in San Rafael, CA

38-40 Forbes AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Ross St

147 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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17 Taylor St

17 Taylor StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1712 5th Ave

1712 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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104 F St

104 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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25 Frances St

25 Frances StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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17 Hillcrest Dr

17 Hillcrest DrSan Rafael, CA 94901

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531 D St

531 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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209 1st St

209 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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12 Laurel Pl

12 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 H St

101 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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211 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1 Bedroom Apartments

5 F St

5 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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San Rafael Rotary Manor

1821 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Rafael Town Center Apartments

1010-1050 Court StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Laurel Place Apartments

9 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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El Rey Apartments

845 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1103 Lincoln

1103 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1130 Mission Ave

1130 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1350 Lincoln Ave

1350 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Ross Terrace

122 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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D Street Apartments

515 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Apartments for rent in Downtown San Rafael, CA

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	$2,130	$2,130	$2,130
Downtown San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,679	$2,250	$3,225
Downtown San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,290	$2,670	$4,075

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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.

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Cheapest Available Downtown San Rafael Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Rafael area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at One55 Lofts priced from $2,130. Rafael Town Center Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,455. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Rafael apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
One55 Lofts	Studio	Studio,1BA	$2,130
Rafael Town Center Apartments	Studio B	Studio,1BA	$2,455
1 H St	1 bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2,500
Lone Palm Court Apartments	One bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2,500
West End Villas	Plan 8	2BR,1BA	$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Rafael, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Rafael area is the $2.99 price per square foot 1 bedroom Model at 1 H St in the in the West End San Rafael neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown San Rafael apartment is the Plan 8 Model at West End Villas starting at $3,300 with a $4.13 price per square foot in the West End San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
1 H St	1 bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2.99
West End Villas	Plan 8	2BR,1BA	$4.13
Lone Palm Court Apartments	One bedroom	1BR,1BA	$3.97
332 Bayview St, Unit Unit A: Loft Cottage	332 Bayview St	1BR,1BA	$5.16
Rafael Town Center Apartments	Studio A	Studio ,1BA	$5.17
One55 Lofts	Studio	Studio ,1BA	$7.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Rafael Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Rafael Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Rafael Apartment is $2,500 at Lone Palm Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Rafael is starting from $2,800 at Lone Palm Court Apartments.

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