Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,700 (66 Rentals)

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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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Hammondale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan 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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1704 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1704 Lincoln Ave

1704 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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22 N San Pablo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 N San Pablo Ave

22 N San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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31 Valencia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

31 Valencia Ave

31 Valencia AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12 Laurel Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Laurel Pl

12 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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420 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Belle Ave

420 Belle 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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415 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Mission Ave

415 Mission 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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1424 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1424 Lincoln Ave

1424 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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210 Mission Ave
2 to 4 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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166 Park St
1 Bedroom Apartments

166 Park St

166 Park StSan 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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Six Laurel Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Six Laurel Place

6 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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182 Mission Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

182 Mission Ave

182 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1223 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1223 Grand Ave

1223 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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417 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

417 Mission Ave

417 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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124 Park St
Studio Apartments

124 Park St

124 Park StSan 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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1446 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1446 Lincoln Ave

1446 Lincoln AveSan 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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190 Park St
Studio Apartments

190 Park St

190 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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808 A St
1 Bedroom Apartments

808 A St

808 A StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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239-243 Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

239-243 Union St

239-243 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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39 Pacheco St
Studio Apartments

39 Pacheco St

39 Pacheco StSan 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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114 Laurel Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

114 Laurel Pl

114 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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918 Mission Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

918 Mission Ave

918 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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215-217 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215-217 Union St

215-217 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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39 Mary St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Mary St

39 Mary StSan 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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253 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

253 Union St

253 Union StSan 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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37 Pacheco St
Studio Apartments

37 Pacheco St

37 Pacheco StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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410 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Mission Ave

410 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Cheapest Available East San Rafael Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Rafael area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at One55 Lofts priced from $2,398. Rafael Town Center Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,537. Here are the most affordable East San Rafael apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,398
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$2,537
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Rafael, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Rafael area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value East San Rafael apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the East San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$5.15
One55 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.91

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 One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,543, while the average apartment in East San Rafael costs $3,214.

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