Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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$2,315 - $3,395

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1821 Lincoln Ave

San RafaelCA94901

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440 Canal St, Unit 2
$2,500
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440 Canal St, Unit 2

440 Canal StSan 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
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$2,309
Park Hill1x1B1BR,1BA$2,375
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,433
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Marin PropertiesRedwood 1 Bed 1 Bath M 2nd1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhills, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairhills 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 Fairhills 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 Fairhills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$3.42
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.82
440 Canal St, Unit 2440 Canal St1BR,2BA$2.38
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
Nova at Terra Linda1x11BR,1BA$3.93
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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