
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Montecito Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,168 (46 Rentals)


One55 Lofts

Dominic Garden Apartments

1409 5th Ave

608 C St

460 Canal St

575 Canal St

12 Woodland

410 D St
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1516 Lincoln Ave

144 Bungalow Ave

3 Bayview St

1223 Grand Ave

360-361 Du Bois St

3777 Kerner Blvd

32 Front St

1736 Grand Ave

39 Mary St
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530 Canal St

90 Louise

Acorn

918 Mission Ave

114 Laurel Pl

101 Woodland Ave

37 Pacheco St

39 Pacheco St

143 Park St
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124 Park St

190 Park St

27 Stevens Pl

245 Union St

Park Hill

Rafael Town Center Apartments

El Rey Apartments

55 Canal St

164 Palm
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Portofino Riviera

Woodland Park Apartments

Baypoint Apartments

1103 Lincoln

The Riviera Apartments

1563 Lincoln Ave

95 Medway Rd

Franciscan Court Apartments

Bulletin Board Ashley Apartments
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Montecito, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montecito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Montecito Studio Apartments | $2,340 | $2,168 | $2,502 |
| Montecito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $2,155 | $6,996 |
| Montecito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,337 | $2,600 | $4,043 |
| Montecito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $3,891 | $4,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMontecito, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #21
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Montecito, San Rafael, CA
Coleman Elementary
James B. Davidson Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montecito Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montecito?
The cheapest apartment in Montecito is One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,224, while the average apartment in Montecito costs $3,993.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montecito?
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 1 regular apartments in Montecito that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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