Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Valley Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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14 Sentinel Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 Sentinel Ct

14 Sentinel CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1712 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1712 5th Ave

1712 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2036 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2036 4th St

2036 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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10-24 Davenport Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10-24 Davenport Ct

10-24 Davenport CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2-4 Thomas Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2-4 Thomas Ct

2-4 Thomas CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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101 H St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 H St

101 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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3 Leafwood Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Leafwood Cor

3 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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6-8 Leafwood Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

6-8 Leafwood Cor

6-8 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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20 Sirard Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 Sirard Ln

20 Sirard LnSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Bayo Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayo Vista Apartments

100 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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88 Buena Vista Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

88 Buena Vista Ave

88 Buena Vista AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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4 Greenfield Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4 Greenfield Ct

4 Greenfield CtSan Anselmo, CA 94960

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Buena Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista

19-23 Buena Vista AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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14-16 Forbes Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

14-16 Forbes Ave

14-16 Forbes AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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51-51A Park Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

51-51A Park Way

51-51A Park WaySan Anselmo, CA 94960
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84-88 Hilldale Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

84-88 Hilldale Dr

84-88 Hilldale DrSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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252 Red Hill Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 Red Hill Ave

252 Red Hill AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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408 Greensfield Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

408 Greensfield Ave

408 Greensfield AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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33-33A Park Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-33A Park Way

33-33A Park WaySan Anselmo, CA 94960
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250 Red Hill Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 Red Hill Ave

250 Red Hill AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960

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Sun Valley, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sun Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. West End Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Sun Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,460
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley, CA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Valley area is the $2.74 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Sun Valley apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Terra Linda Manor starting at $2,460 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92
West End VillasPlan 71BR,1BA$5.47
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sun Valley, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sun Valley Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Sun Valley is West End Villas which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Sun Valley costs $4,600.

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