Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Francisco Boulevard West Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (9 Rentals)

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45 Tamal Vista
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45 Tamal Vista BlvdCorte Madera, CA 94925
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Cheapest Available Francisco Boulevard West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Francisco Boulevard West area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,975. 1 H St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Francisco Boulevard West apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Francisco Boulevard West, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Francisco Boulevard West 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 Francisco Boulevard West 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 Francisco Boulevard West 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$2.73
45 Tamal Vista45 Tamal Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.42
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
1441 Lincoln Ave, Unit Unit C1441 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$3.62
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.97
44 Ida St, Unit 44 Ida St44 Ida St1BR,1BA$3.67
130 Spring Grove Ave, Unit ADU130 Spring Grove Ave1BR,1BA$4.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Francisco Boulevard West Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Francisco Boulevard West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Francisco Boulevard West Apartment is $2,350 at 215 Bayview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Francisco Boulevard West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Francisco Boulevard West is starting from $2,795 at Marin Properties.

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