
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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San Rafael Manor

Senior Housing Redevelopment Project

Northgate Apartments

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Nova at Terra Linda

Alterra

McInnis Park

Terra Linda Manor

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Villas at Hamilton

La Casa Novato

Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartment Homes

2 Clay Ct

Ascend at Hamilton Field

Pacheco Villas
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30 Clay Ct

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401 Norman Dr

501 Alameda Del Prado

Oma Village

Hamilton Woods

Posada East
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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 | $2,818 | $2,089 | $3,350 |
| Marinwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,092 | $2,395 | $3,598 |
| Marinwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $3,150 | $4,870 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,735 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3,189 |
| Highlands of Marin | Larkspur (B2A) | 2BR,2BA | $3,473 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marinwood, CA
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marinwood area is the $3.67 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at Deer Valley in the in the Santa Venetia neighborhood starting from $4,257. The second greatest value Marinwood apartment is the Larkspur (B2A) Model at Highlands of Marin starting at $3,473 with a $3.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley | Plan 3A | 3BR,2BA | $3.67 |
| Highlands of Marin | Larkspur (B2A) | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Villas at Hamilton | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marinwood Apartments
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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