Apartments for Rent in the West San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (133 Rentals)

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Maria B. Freitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maria B. Freitas

455 Manuel T Freitas PkySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Villa Marin
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale DrSan Rafael, CA 94903
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San Rafael Manor
Studio Apartments

San Rafael Manor

1030 Los Gamos RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Monte Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista Apartments

300 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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250 Merrydale Rd
Studio Apartments

250 Merrydale Rd

250 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903

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Merrydale Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Meadows

163 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Smith Ranch Homes
Studio Apartments

Smith Ranch Homes

100-600 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
Senior Living

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Flores Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flores Apartments

102-110 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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2416 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2416 5th Ave

2416 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Deer Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Apartments

11-17 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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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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22 N San Pablo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 N San Pablo Ave

22 N San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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McInnis Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #31

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for North San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Rafael, West San Rafael has established a name for itself as amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and access to the most respected schools.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town ranks as one of the best-regarded luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area of San Rafael ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about West San Rafael

How much are Studio apartments in West San Rafael?

There are currently 13 Studio Apartments in West San Rafael with rent ranges from $1,725 to $2,395 with an average price of $2,163.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West San Rafael Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West San Rafael ranges from $2,299 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,593.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West San Rafael cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West San Rafael range from $2,750 to $5,195. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,462.

Expert Rental Resources

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.