Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,550 (28 Rentals)

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206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A
$2,500
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206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A

206 Ross Valley DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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The Meridian
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

400 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Park Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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310 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

310 1st St

310 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Fairhills, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,975. Marinian Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Fairhills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Park Hill1x1A1BR,1BA$2,350
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,490
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$2,635
Marin PropertiesSan Pablo 2 Bed 2 Bath 1st Upgraded2BR,2BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhills, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairhills area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Fairhills apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.46
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.73
The Meridian3x23BR,2BA$3.57
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Alterra2x12BR,1BA$3.78
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.66
1441 Lincoln Ave, Unit C1441 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$3.48
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairhills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairhills is at 215 Bayview Apartments listed at $1,975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairhills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairhills Apartment is $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairhills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairhills is starting from $2,629 at Marinian Towers Apartments.

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