Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1821 Lincoln Ave

$2,345 - $3,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1821 Lincoln Ave

San RafaelCA94901

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1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Park Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Nova at Terra Linda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova at Terra Linda

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Alterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alterra

155 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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111 Laurel Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Laurel Pl

111 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901

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property at 15 Bank St

$2,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

15 Bank St

San AnselmoCA94960
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Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,975. 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 Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,130
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$2,413
Park Hill1X1ARStudio,1BA$2,425
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$2,885
Nova at Terra Linda2x12BR,1BA$3,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Meridian starting at $3,747 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Canal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.82
The Meridian3x23BR,2BA$3.57
Bella Vista (06/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
Nova at Terra Linda2x12BR,1BA$3.56
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Alterra2x12BR,1BA$3.78
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos Apartment is $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos is starting from $2,629 at Marinian Towers Apartments.

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