Apartments for Rent in the Francisco Boulevard West Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (70 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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Finch at Larkspur
$3,670 - $6,083
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$3,670 - $6,083

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Finch at Larkspur

700 Lincoln Village CirLarkspur, CA 94939
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Tidewood
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$4,576 - $8,815
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Tidewood

100 Old Quarry RdLarkspur, CA 94939
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Riviera Apartments
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Riviera Apartments

4 Point San Pedro RdSan Rafael, CA 94901

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37 Woodland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

37 Woodland Ave

37 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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101 Woodland Ave
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101 Woodland Ave

101 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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129 Woodland Ave
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129 Woodland Ave

129 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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107 Jordan St
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107 Jordan St

107 Jordan StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Harbor St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

27 Harbor St

27 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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33 Woodland Ave
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33 Woodland Ave

33 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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49 Harbor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Harbor St

49 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Woodland Ave
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27 Woodland Ave

27 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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575 Canal St
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575 Canal St

575 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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185 Woodland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

185 Woodland Ave

185 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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11 Bungalow Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

11 Bungalow Ave

11 Bungalow AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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565 Canal St
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565 Canal St

565 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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41 Bungalow Ave
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41 Bungalow Ave

41 Bungalow AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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21 Front St
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21 Front St

21 Front StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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212 Woodland Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

212 Woodland Ave

212 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12 Woodland
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12 Woodland

12 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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530 Canal St
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530 Canal St

530 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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540 Canal St
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540 Canal St

540 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Francisco Boulevard West, San Rafael, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Francisco Boulevard West

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Francisco Boulevard West area of San Rafael, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 70 available Francisco Boulevard West apartments priced from $1,975 to $7,781, with an average monthly rent of $3,783.

How much are Studio apartments in Francisco Boulevard West?

There are currently 30 Studio Apartments in Francisco Boulevard West with rent ranges from $1,975 to $2,869 with an average price of $2,517.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Francisco Boulevard West Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Francisco Boulevard West ranges from $2,190 to $4,816 with an average monthly rent of $3,588.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Francisco Boulevard West cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Francisco Boulevard West range from $2,750 to $7,781. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,056.

How expensive are Francisco Boulevard West Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 10 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Francisco Boulevard West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,350 to $7,186 - averaging $5,041 for the location.

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