Apartments for Rent in the East San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (165 Rentals)

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property at 1821 Lincoln Ave

$2,315 - $2,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1821 Lincoln Ave

San RafaelCA94901

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Hammondale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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111 Laurel Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Laurel Pl

111 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1012 Irwin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1012 Irwin

1012 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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280-282 Linden Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

280-282 Linden Ln

280-282 Linden LnSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1736 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1736 Grand Ave

1736 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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833 Belle Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

833 Belle Ave

833 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1516 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

1516 Lincoln Ave

1516 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1456 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

1456 Lincoln Ave

1456 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1472 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

1472 Lincoln Ave

1472 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1470 Lincoln Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1470 Lincoln Ave

1470 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1454 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1454 Lincoln Ave

1454 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1446 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1446 Lincoln Ave

1446 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1467 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1467 Lincoln Ave

1467 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1441 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1441 Lincoln Ave

1441 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1553 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1553 Lincoln Ave

1553 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1424 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1424 Lincoln Ave

1424 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1422 Lincoln Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1422 Lincoln Ave

1422 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2-2A Prospect Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2-2A Prospect Dr

2-2A Prospect DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Acorn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn

1410-1414 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1704 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1704 Lincoln Ave

1704 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1710 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1710 Lincoln Ave

1710 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1406 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

1406 Lincoln Ave

1406 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1605 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

1605 Lincoln Ave

1605 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1720 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Lincoln Ave

1720 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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253 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

253 Union St

253 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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246 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

246 Union St

246 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1401 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Lincoln Ave

1401 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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245 Union St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

245 Union St

245 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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143 Park St
Studio Apartments

143 Park St

143 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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East San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about East San Rafael

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East San Rafael area of San Rafael, CA?

As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 165 available East San Rafael apartments priced from $2,197 to $4,995, with an average monthly rent of $3,017.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East San Rafael Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East San Rafael ranges from $2,197 to $2,905 with an average monthly rent of $2,521.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Rafael cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East San Rafael range from $2,795 to $4,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,399.

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