Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montecito Happy Valley Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,700 (50 Rentals)

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1012 Irwin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1012 Irwin

1012 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Riviera Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

4 Point San Pedro RdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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420 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Belle Ave

420 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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415 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Mission Ave

415 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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31 Valencia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

31 Valencia Ave

31 Valencia AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1223 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1223 Grand Ave

1223 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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210 Mission Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

210 Mission Ave

210 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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182 Mission Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

182 Mission Ave

182 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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166 Park St
1 Bedroom Apartments

166 Park St

166 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Six Laurel Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Six Laurel Place

6 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1358 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1358 Lincoln Ave

1358 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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124 Park St
Studio Apartments

124 Park St

124 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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143 Park St
Studio Apartments

143 Park St

143 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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253 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

253 Union St

253 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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245 Union St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

245 Union St

245 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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37 Pacheco St
Studio Apartments

37 Pacheco St

37 Pacheco StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Stevens Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Stevens Pl

27 Stevens PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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410 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Mission Ave

410 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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417 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

417 Mission Ave

417 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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239-243 Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

239-243 Union St

239-243 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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190 Park St
Studio Apartments

190 Park St

190 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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39 Mary St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Mary St

39 Mary StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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128-130 Belle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

128-130 Belle Ave

128-130 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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215-217 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215-217 Union St

215-217 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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513-517 5th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

513-517 5th Ave

513-517 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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106 Park St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

106 Park St

106 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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142 Park St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

142 Park St

142 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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246 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

246 Union St

246 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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633 Mission Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

633 Mission Ave

633 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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190 Union St
Studio Apartments

190 Union St

190 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1111 Irwin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Irwin St

1111 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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6 Valencia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Valencia Ave

6 Valencia AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 Park St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Park St

5 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1108 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1108 Grand Ave

1108 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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120 Park St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park St

120 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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122 Park St
Studio Apartments

122 Park St

122 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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635 Belle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

635 Belle Ave

635 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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141 Park St
Studio Apartments

141 Park St

141 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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412 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

412 4th St

412 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1323 Irwin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1323 Irwin St

1323 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1380 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Lincoln Ave

1380 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1350 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Lincoln Ave

1350 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1135 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1135 Grand Ave

1135 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

San Rafael Commons

302 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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12-20 Pacheco St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12-20 Pacheco St

12-20 Pacheco StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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