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Second & B Street
815 B StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Prospect Hill Apartments
1867 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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215 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Lone Palm Court Apartments
840 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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229 W End Ave, Unit 2
229 W End AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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320 C St
320 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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14 Sentinel Ct
14 Sentinel CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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38-40 Forbes AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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310 Bayview St
310 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1409 5th Ave
1409 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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608 C St
608 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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67-77 Bayo Vista Way
67-77 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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209 1st St
209 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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531 D St
531 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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10-24 Davenport Ct
10-24 Davenport CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1712 5th Ave
1712 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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104 F St
104 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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25 Frances St
25 Frances StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2036 4th St
2036 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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17 Taylor St
17 Taylor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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147 Ross St
147 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1841 Second St
1841 Second StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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101 H St
101 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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424-426 Woodland Ave
424-426 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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32-34 Warner Ct
32-34 Warner CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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6 Octavia St
6 Octavia StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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20 Sirard Ln
20 Sirard LnSan Rafael, CA 94901
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6-8 Leafwood Cor
6-8 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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4 Miramar Ave
4 Miramar AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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417 1st St
417 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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124 Ross St
124 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Jessup St
3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2-4 Thomas Ct
2-4 Thomas CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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43 Marquard Ave
43 Marquard AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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115 Clayton St
115 Clayton StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Bayview St
3 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Leafwood Cor
3 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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410 D St
410 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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94 Southern Heights Blvd
94 Southern Heights BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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105-109 Ross St
105-109 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 F St
5 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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808 A St
808 A StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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211 G St
211 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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102 F St
102 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Rotary Manor
1821 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Gerstle Park Apartments
239 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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D Street Apartments
515 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Ross Terrace
122 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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West End San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End San Rafael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End San Rafael Studio Apartments | $1,922 | $1,895 | $1,950 |
| West End San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $2,325 | $3,900 |
| West End San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $2,600 | $4,100 |
| West End San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available West End San Rafael Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End San Rafael area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1 H St priced from $1,895. 215 Bayview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable West End San Rafael apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 H St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,900 |
| Second & B Street | Clay Model | 1BR,1BA | $2,999 |
| West End Villas | Plan 8 | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End San Rafael, CA
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End San Rafael 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 West End San Rafael apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the East San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End San Rafael 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 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| West End Villas | Plan 8 | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| Second & B Street | Clay Plus Model | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
| 215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End San Rafael Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End San Rafael?
The cheapest apartment in West End San Rafael is 215 Bayview Apartments which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in West End San Rafael costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End San Rafael?
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 West End San Rafael that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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