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

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310 Bayview St
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 Bayview St

310 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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608 C St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

608 C St

608 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Ross Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Terrace

122 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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17 Taylor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Taylor St

17 Taylor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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25 Frances St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Frances St

25 Frances StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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531 D St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

531 D St

531 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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147 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Ross St

147 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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209 1st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

209 1st St

209 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Bayview St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Bayview St

3 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Jessup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Jessup St

3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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6 Octavia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Octavia St

6 Octavia StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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118 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

118 Ross St

118 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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124 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Ross St

124 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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320 C St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

320 C St

320 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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4 Miramar Ave
Studio Apartments

4 Miramar Ave

4 Miramar AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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417 1st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

417 1st St

417 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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115 Clayton St
Studio Apartments

115 Clayton St

115 Clayton StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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410 D St
Studio Apartments

410 D St

410 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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247 D St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

247 D St

247 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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105-109 Ross St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105-109 Ross St

105-109 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Woodland Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Gardens

55 WoodlandSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5 F St

5 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901

Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$2,885
Second & B StreetClay Model1BR,1BA$2,999
West End VillasPlan 82BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
Second & B StreetClay Plus Model1BR,1BA$4.86
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #10

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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