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


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Marinian Towers Apartments

33 North Apartments

The Oaktops Apartments

125 Nova Albion Way

918 Lea Dr

1821 Lincoln Ave

230 Villa Ave

Hammondale
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San Rafael Manor

34-38 Elizabeth Way

4140 Redwood Highway Rd

1811 Lincoln Ave

Maria B. Freitas

1704 Lincoln Ave

4-Multifamily & Development Site

20 Sirard Ln

Flores Apartments

1732 Lincoln Ave
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1722-1728 Lincoln Ave

1560-1566 Lincoln Ave

1720 Lincoln Ave

1470 Lincoln Ave

22 N San Pablo Ave

66-72 Merrydale Rd

1553 Lincoln Ave

239-241 Glen Park Ave

1710 Lincoln Ave

Merrydale Meadows
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185 Los Ranchitos Rd

Rotary Valley Senior Village

1476 Lincoln

21 Merrydale Apartments

The Northview Apartments

Marin Gardens Apartment Homes

Park Hill

Terra Linda Manor

Nova at Terra Linda

Northgate Apartments
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Deer Valley

Parnow Friendship House

McInnis Park

Merrydale Apartments

Merrydale Apartments

The Oak View Apartments

Deer Park Apartments

1563 Lincoln Ave

San Pablo Apartments I

Monte Vista Apartments
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West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West San Rafael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
West San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $2,095 | $3,172 |
| West San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $2,629 | $4,995 |
| West San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,221 | $3,150 | $4,799 |
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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 Marinian Towers Apartments and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 800 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 720 Sq Ft | $2,635 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | 706 Sq Ft | $3,057 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | 698 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 685 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 650 Sq Ft | $2,608 |
| Park Hill | 1x1A | 440 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
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 $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West San Rafael is currently $2,663. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,095 |
| Park Hill | 1x1A | $2,350 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | $2,608 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | $2,635 |
| Deer Valley | Plan 1A | $3,057 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West San Rafael Apartments
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 $2,663.
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 800 square feet unit starting from $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments.
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