Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marinwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)

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San Rafael Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Rafael Manor

1030 Los Gamos RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Nova at Terra Linda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova at Terra Linda

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Alterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alterra

155 Nova Albion WaySan 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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Terra Linda Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Linda Manor

101 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park Apartments

99 Professional Center PkySan Rafael, CA 94903
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The Oak View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak View Apartments

195 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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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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30 Clay Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Clay Ct

30 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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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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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. Marinian Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Marinwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,581
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$2,635
Deer ValleyPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,927
Alterra2x12BR,1BA$3,100
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartment Homes2BR/2BA A2BR,2BA$3,115
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marinwood, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marinwood area is the $2.77 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Marinian Towers Apartments in the in the Santa Venetia neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Marinwood apartment is the 2BR/2BA A Model at Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartment Homes starting at $3,115 with a $3.52 price per square foot in the Southeast Novato 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.
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartment Homes2BR/2BA A2BR,2BA$3.52
Alterra2x12BR,1BA$3.78
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.66
Deer ValleyPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.15
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$4.58
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.97
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

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 $2,753.

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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