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

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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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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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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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147 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Ross St

147 Ross 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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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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124 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Ross St

124 Ross 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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115 Clayton St
Studio Apartments

115 Clayton St

115 Clayton StSan 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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410 D St
Studio Apartments

410 D St

410 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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5 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5 F St

5 F 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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118 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

118 Ross St

118 Ross 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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Woodland Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Gardens

55 WoodlandSan Rafael, CA 94901
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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 $1,975. 310 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,385. Here are the most affordable Gerstle Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
310 1st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,385
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$2,885
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gerstle Park, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gerstle Park area is the $3.30 price per square foot Apartment Model at Franciscan Manor in the in the West End San Rafael neighborhood starting from $2,885. The second greatest value Gerstle Park apartment is the Plan 8 Model at West End Villas starting at $3,300 with a $4.13 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.
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
310 1st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.41
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.97
332 Bayview St, Unit Unit A: Loft Cottage332 Bayview St1BR,1BA$5.16
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$6.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gerstle Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gerstle Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gerstle Park Apartment is $2,350 at 215 Bayview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gerstle Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gerstle Park is starting from $2,800 at Lone Palm Court Apartments.

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