
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marinwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (27 Rentals)
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Bella Vista (06/25)

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Marinwood, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marinwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marinwood Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,848 | $1,848 |
Marinwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $2,089 | $3,570 |
Marinwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $2,395 | $4,360 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Marinwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,848 |
Highlands of Marin | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $2,585 |
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments | 1BR/1BA A | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,629 |
McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,050 |
Deer Valley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Deer Valley | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.77 |
Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
Terra Linda Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.92 |
The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments | 1BR/1BA A | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMarinwood, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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