Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,600 (44 Rentals)

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111 Laurel Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Laurel Pl

111 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1704 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1704 Lincoln Ave

1704 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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420 Belle Ave
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420 Belle Ave

420 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1130 Mission Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1130 Mission Ave

1130 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12 Laurel Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Laurel Pl

12 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1477-1483 Lincoln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1477-1483 Lincoln

1477-1483 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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31 Valencia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

31 Valencia Ave

31 Valencia AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1350 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Lincoln Ave

1350 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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17 Hillcrest Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

17 Hillcrest Dr

17 Hillcrest DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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El Rey Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Rey Apartments

845 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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415 Mission Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Mission Ave

415 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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182 Mission Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

182 Mission Ave

182 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1012 Irwin
2 Bedroom Apartments

1012 Irwin

1012 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2-2A Prospect Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2-2A Prospect Dr

2-2A Prospect DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Six Laurel Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Six Laurel Place

6 Laurel PlSan 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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210 Mission Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

210 Mission Ave

210 Mission AveSan 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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239-243 Union St
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239-243 Union St

239-243 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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114 Laurel Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 Laurel Pl

114 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1446 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1446 Lincoln Ave

1446 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Acorn
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn

1410-1414 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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253 Union St
2 Bedroom Apartments

253 Union St

253 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1454 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1454 Lincoln Ave

1454 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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128-130 Belle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

128-130 Belle Ave

128-130 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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417 Mission Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

417 Mission Ave

417 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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410 Mission Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Mission Ave

410 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1358 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1358 Lincoln Ave

1358 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Stevens Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Stevens Pl

27 Stevens PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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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 Lone Palm Court Apartments which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in East San Rafael costs $3,900.

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 1 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.