
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marinwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Marinwood area of San Rafael.


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Bella Vista (06/25)

The Oaktops Apartments

San Rafael Manor

Senior Housing Redevelopment Project

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Hamilton Woods

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinwood Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,848 | $1,848 |
| Marinwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $2,089 | $2,994 |
| Marinwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $2,395 | $3,677 |
| Marinwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $3,150 | $4,516 |
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There are currently 30 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,848 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $2,636 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $2,655 |
| Alterra | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,842 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,857 |
| Novato Village Senior Apartments | A2 | Studio,1BA | $2,945 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,025 |
| Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marinwood, CA
As of May 21, 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 Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bella Vista (06/25) starting at $3,295 with a $3.47 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Novato Village Senior Apartments | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio ,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 $3,833.
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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