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Clock Tower Apartments
760 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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$1,950 - $2,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
215 Bayview Apartments
215 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Fairhills, San Rafael, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhills Studio Apartments | $2,120 | $1,795 | $2,600 |
| Fairhills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $2,259 | $9,226 |
| Fairhills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $2,600 | $4,192 |
| Fairhills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,281 | $3,800 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairhills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1 H St priced from $1,895. 215 Bayview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Fairhills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 H St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,278 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhills, CA
As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairhills 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 Fairhills apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Meridian starting at $3,800 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Canal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| The Meridian | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1_Large | 2BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Parkside | The Sonoma | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Clock Tower Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 253 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| One55 Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairhills, San Rafael, CA
Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (473)
8 out of 10
James B. Davidson Middle
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1063)
7 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for North San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairhills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairhills is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhills?
The cheapest apartment in Fairhills is 215 Bayview Apartments which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in Fairhills costs $3,947.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairhills?
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 Fairhills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairhills?
Cheap apartments in Fairhills have an average cost of $226 which is $3,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhills.
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