
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln San Rafael Hill Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lincoln San Rafael Hill area of San Rafael.


111 Laurel Pl

Hammondale

1704 Lincoln Ave

12 Laurel Pl

24-28 La Vista Way

17 Hillcrest Dr

280-282 Linden Ln

239-241 Glen Park Ave

2-2A Prospect Dr
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1424 Lincoln Ave

Six Laurel Place

1516 Lincoln Ave

39 Pacheco St

Acorn

1454 Lincoln Ave

1358 Lincoln Ave

114 Laurel Pl

1446 Lincoln Ave

1736 Grand Ave
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27 Stevens Pl

918 Mission Ave

37 Pacheco St

248 Laurel Pl

7 Wilkins St

1142 Mission Ave

1560-1566 Lincoln Ave

1357 Lincoln Ave

1732 Lincoln Ave
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1401 Lincoln Ave

Paloma Arms Apartments

1811 Lincoln Ave

202-204 Laurel Pl

1605 Lincoln Ave

1710 Lincoln Ave

1722-1728 Lincoln Ave

1215 Lincoln Ave

1340 Lincoln Ave

1470 Lincoln Ave
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1467 Lincoln Ave

1380 Lincoln Ave

8 Laurel Pl

1422 Lincoln Ave

17-19 Prospect Dr

1553 Lincoln Ave

310 Paloma Ave

1476 Lincoln

Park Hill

1440 Lincoln Ave
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Lincoln San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln San Rafael Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln San Rafael Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $2,315 | $2,315 |
| Lincoln San Rafael Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,900 | $3,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lincoln San Rafael Hill Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lincoln San Rafael Hill Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | 1X1AR | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln San Rafael Hill, CA
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln San Rafael Hill area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Lincoln San Rafael Hill apartment is the 1X1AR Model at Park Hill starting at $2,350 with a $5.34 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln San Rafael Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Park Hill | 1X1AR | Studio ,1BA | $5.34 |
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