Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (80 Rentals)

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320 C St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

320 C St

320 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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14 Sentinel Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 Sentinel Ct

14 Sentinel CtSan Rafael, CA 94901

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310 Bayview St
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 Bayview St

310 Bayview StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1409 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1409 5th Ave

1409 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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608 C St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

608 C St

608 C StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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209 1st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

209 1st St

209 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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531 D St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

531 D St

531 D 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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1712 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1712 5th Ave

1712 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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104 F St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

104 F St

104 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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25 Frances St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Frances St

25 Frances StSan 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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17 Taylor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Taylor St

17 Taylor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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147 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Ross St

147 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1841 Second St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1841 Second St

1841 Second StSan 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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6 Octavia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Octavia St

6 Octavia StSan 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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32-34 Warner Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

32-34 Warner Ct

32-34 Warner CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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124 Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Ross St

124 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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417 1st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

417 1st St

417 1st StSan 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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4 Miramar Ave
Studio Apartments

4 Miramar Ave

4 Miramar AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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43 Marquard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Marquard Ave

43 Marquard AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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115 Clayton St
Studio Apartments

115 Clayton St

115 Clayton StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Bayview St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Bayview St

3 Bayview 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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410 D St
Studio Apartments

410 D St

410 D StSan 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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3 Jessup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Jessup St

3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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5 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5 F St

5 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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211 G St
Studio Apartments

211 G St

211 G StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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808 A St
1 Bedroom Apartments

808 A St

808 A StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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102 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 F St

102 F StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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105-109 Ross St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105-109 Ross St

105-109 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Ross Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Terrace

122 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1130 Mission Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1130 Mission Ave

1130 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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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 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,975. 310 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,385. Here are the most affordable West End San Rafael apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
310 1st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,385
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$2,885
15 Bank St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,950
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$3,100
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End San Rafael, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End San Rafael 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 West End San Rafael apartment is the Apartment Model at Franciscan Manor starting at $2,885 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the West End 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Franciscan ManorApartment2BR,1BA$3.30
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
310 1st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.41
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.97
130 Spring Grove Ave, Unit ADU130 Spring Grove Ave1BR,1BA$4.17
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$6.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End San Rafael Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End San Rafael Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End San Rafael Apartment is $2,350 at 215 Bayview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End San Rafael is starting from $2,800 at Lone Palm Court Apartments.

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