Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marinwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (27 Rentals)

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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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McInnis Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Valley
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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MonteVista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MonteVista Apartments

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Hamilton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Woods

1009 Green Oak DrNovato, CA 94949

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Posada East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Posada East

200 Posada del SolNovato, CA 94949
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La Casa Novato
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Novato

450 Entrada DrNovato, CA 94949
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30 Clay Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Clay Ct

30 Clay CtNovato, CA 94949

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2 Clay Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Clay Ct

2 Clay CtNovato, CA 94949
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Pacheco Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacheco Villas

9 Clay CtNovato, CA 94949
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401 Norman Dr
Studio Apartments

401 Norman Dr

401 Norman DrNovato, CA 94949
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Oma Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oma Village

5358 Nave DrNovato, CA 94949
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Marinwood, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marinwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marinwood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Hamilton priced from $1,848. Highlands of Marin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,399. Here are the most affordable Marinwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Highlands of MarinOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,399
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,460
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$2,585
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments1BR/1BA A1BR,1BA$2,600
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,629
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$2,850
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3,050
Deer Valley2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marinwood, CA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marinwood area is the $3.77 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Deer Valley in the in the Santa Venetia neighborhood starting from $4,369. The second greatest value Marinwood apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bella Vista (06/25) starting at $3,050 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marinwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Deer Valley3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.77
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.21
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.92
Terra Linda Manor2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.92
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.52
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$4.08
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments1BR/1BA A1BR,1BA$4.00
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.71
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marinwood, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Marinwood Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marinwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marinwood?

The cheapest apartment in Marinwood is Villas at Hamilton which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Marinwood costs $3,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marinwood?

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 3 regular apartments in Marinwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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