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

Lone Palm Court Apartments

One55 Lofts

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301 Belle Ave, Unit A

111 Laurel Pl

Hammondale

1012 Irwin

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1704 Lincoln Ave

22 N San Pablo Ave

31 Valencia Ave

12 Laurel Pl

24-28 La Vista Way

420 Belle Ave

17 Hillcrest Dr

415 Mission Ave

2-2A Prospect Dr

1424 Lincoln Ave
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1516 Lincoln Ave

260-264 278 Union St

210 Mission Ave

280-282 Linden Ln

166 Park St

Six Laurel Place

239-241 Glen Park Ave

1223 Grand Ave

182 Mission Ave

128-130 Belle Ave
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4-Multifamily & Development Site

417 Mission Ave

124 Park St

Acorn

1446 Lincoln Ave

808 A St

1736 Grand Ave

190 Park St

39 Pacheco St

245 Union St
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143 Park St

239-243 Union St

114 Laurel Pl

49-51 Valencia Ave

918 Mission Ave

215-217 Union St

39 Mary St

253 Union St

1454 Lincoln Ave

37 Pacheco St
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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 | $2,287 | $2,150 | $2,424 |
| East San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $2,315 | $3,950 |
| East San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,451 | $2,800 | $4,995 |
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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 Rafael Town Center Apartments priced from $2,309. Park Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,375. Here are the most affordable East San Rafael apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,309 |
| Park Hill | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| One55 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,424 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Marin Properties | Redwood 1 Bed 1 Bath L 2nd | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| 1135 Grand Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,100 |
| 33 North Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $3,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Rafael, CA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Rafael area is the $3.42 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value East San Rafael apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 North Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 1135 Grand Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Marin Properties | Redwood 2 Bed 1 Bath 2nd | 2BR,1BA | $4.45 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
| One55 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.97 |
| Park Hill | 1X1AR | Studio ,1BA | $5.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Rafael Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Rafael Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Rafael Apartment is $2,375 at Park Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East San Rafael Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Rafael is starting from $2,745 at 1135 Grand Ave.
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