1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (79 Rentals)

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Hammondale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Rafael Manor

1030 Los Gamos RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1811 Lincoln Ave
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1811 Lincoln Ave

1811 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Maria B. Freitas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maria B. Freitas

455 Manuel T Freitas PkySan Rafael, CA 94903
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1720 Lincoln Ave
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1720 Lincoln Ave

1720 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1470 Lincoln Ave
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1470 Lincoln Ave

1470 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1704 Lincoln Ave
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1704 Lincoln Ave

1704 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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20 Sirard Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Sirard Ln

20 Sirard LnSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Flores Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flores Apartments

102-110 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1732 Lincoln Ave
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1732 Lincoln Ave

1732 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1553 Lincoln Ave
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1553 Lincoln Ave

1553 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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1710 Lincoln Ave
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1710 Lincoln Ave

1710 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Merrydale Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Meadows

163 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1476 Lincoln
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1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Terra Linda Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Linda Manor

101 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Valley
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903

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Northgate Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Apartments
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Merrydale Apartments

11-17 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1563 Lincoln Ave
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1563 Lincoln Ave

1563 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Largest Available West San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West San Rafael area of San Francisco, CA is found at Highlands of Marin and is listed at 870 square feet priced from $2,673. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Highlands of MarinSonoma (A1B)870 Sq Ft$2,673
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den861 Sq Ft$3,390
ParksideThe Solano748 Sq Ft$2,511
Deer Valley1 Bed 1 Bath706 Sq Ft$2,587
McInnis ParkBirch698 Sq Ft$2,725
The Oaktops Apartments253685 Sq Ft$2,500
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA620 Sq Ft$2,099
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom506 Sq Ft$2,399
Park Hill1x1A440 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available West San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West San Rafael of San Francisco, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,099 at Marinian Towers Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West San Rafael is currently $3,000. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,099
Park Hill1x1A$2,195
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom$2,399
The Oaktops Apartments253$2,500
ParksideThe Solano$2,511
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)$2,535
Deer Valley1 Bed 1 Bath$2,587
McInnis ParkBirch$2,725
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den$3,390

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West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including San Rafael. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in West San Rafael with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West San Rafael is at Marinian Towers Apartments listed at $2,099.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West San Rafael Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West San Rafael is $3,000.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in West San Rafael is a 870 square feet unit starting from $2,673 at Highlands of Marin.

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