
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,124 (39 Rentals)


33 North Apartments

One55 Lofts

Hammondale

111 Laurel Pl

1012 Irwin

22 N San Pablo Ave

Dominic Garden Apartments

1704 Lincoln Ave
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420 Belle Ave

12 Laurel Pl

415 Mission Ave

2-2A Prospect Dr

260-264 278 Union St

239-241 Glen Park Ave

166 Park St

808 A St

1446 Lincoln Ave
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239-243 Union St

245 Union St

Acorn

417 Mission Ave

49-51 Valencia Ave

918 Mission Ave

215-217 Union St

253 Union St

1454 Lincoln Ave
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4-Unit Multifamily & Development Site

27 Stevens Pl

410 Mission Ave

1476 Lincoln

Park Hill

Rafael Town Center Apartments

1440 Lincoln Ave

1130 Mission Ave

1350 Lincoln Ave
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El Rey Apartments

1103 Lincoln

1563 Lincoln Ave
East San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Rafael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East San Rafael Studio Apartments | $1,911 | $1,795 | $2,027 |
East San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $2,124 | $7,798 |
| East San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $2,600 | $4,467 |
| East San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Rafael Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East San Rafael?
The cheapest apartment in East San Rafael is Park Hill which is listed at $2,225, while the average apartment in East San Rafael costs $5,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 East San Rafael that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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