Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gerstle Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (31 Rentals)
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Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gerstle Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gerstle Park Studio Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Gerstle Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $2,325 | $3,900 |
Gerstle Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $2,600 | $5,500 |
Gerstle Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,122 | $4,995 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gerstle Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Gerstle Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gerstle Park area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Lone Palm Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Gerstle Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Franciscan Manor | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2,885 |
Second & B Street | Clay Model | 1BR,1BA | $2,999 |
West End Villas | Plan 8 | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gerstle Park, CA
As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gerstle Park area is the $2.74 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments in the in the East San Rafael neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Gerstle Park apartment is the Apartment Model at Franciscan Manor starting at $2,885 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the West End San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gerstle Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Franciscan Manor | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
West End Villas | Plan 8 | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
Second & B Street | Clay Plus Model | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGerstle Park, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #10
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Gerstle Park Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gerstle Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gerstle Park?
The cheapest apartment in Gerstle Park is 215 Bayview Apartments which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in Gerstle Park costs $5,122.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gerstle Park?
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 1 regular apartments in Gerstle Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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