
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Venetia Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (24 Rentals)
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1821 Lincoln Ave

125 Nova Albion Way

Highlands of Marin

The Oaktops Apartments

Prospect Hill Apartments

55-57 Bayo Vista Way

Bella Vista (06/25)
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33 North Apartments

1476 Lincoln

Northgate Apartments

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McInnis Park

Nova at Terra Linda

Parnow Friendship House

10 Professional Center Pkwy

158 Roundtree Blvd

353 Miller Creek Rd
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Santa Venetia, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Venetia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Venetia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $2,095 | $6,514 |
| Santa Venetia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $2,629 | $4,750 |
| Santa Venetia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $3,150 | $4,516 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Venetia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Venetia area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marinian Towers Apartments priced from $2,095. Highlands of Marin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,478. Here are the most affordable Santa Venetia apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $2,478 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $2,655 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,747 |
| Alterra | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,842 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Venetia, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Venetia area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Santa Venetia 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 Santa Venetia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Bella Vista (06/25) | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 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 | $3.89 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Venetia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Venetia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Venetia Apartment is $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Venetia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Venetia is starting from $2,629 at Marinian Towers Apartments.
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