
Cheap Homes for Rent in Smith Ranch Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $3,000 (6 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Smith Ranch area of San Rafael.


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Smith Ranch, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Smith Ranch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Smith Ranch 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,320 | $3,000 | $3,750 |
Smith Ranch 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Smith Ranch Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Smith Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smith Ranch area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marinian Towers Apartments priced from $1,999. Terra Linda Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,460. Here are the most affordable Smith Ranch apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
Deer Valley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,567 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith Ranch, CA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smith Ranch area is the $3.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bella Vista in the in the Santa Venetia neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Smith Ranch apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Deer Valley starting at $2,567 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bella Vista | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Deer Valley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments | 1BR/1BA A | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Ranch
What type of rentals are currently available in Smith Ranch?
There are currently 26 Apartments for Rent in Smith Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,460 to $5,795. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smith Ranch ranging from $3,000 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Smith Ranch?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Smith Ranch ranges from $3,000 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,910.
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