Average Rent in San Rafael, CA
9 apartment buildings, 44 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$2,124/mo
One55 Lofts
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
44
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in San Rafael, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Rafael, CA Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
One55 Lofts
155 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
215 BAYVIEW APARTMENTS
215 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
Rafael Town Center Apartments
1050 Court St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
View at Marin
300 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
Deer Valley Apartments
2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
The Meridian
400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One55 Lofts 155 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA | $2,124 | $3,118 | $3.60/ft² | 3.6 (48) | 12 |
| 2 | 215 BAYVIEW APARTMENTS 215 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA | $2,350 as of Sep 24 | $2,705 | $3.80/ft² | 4.3 (48) | 5 |
| 3 | Rafael Town Center Apartments 1050 Court St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA | $2,382 | $2,726 | $5.87/ft² | 4.7 (103) | 2 |
| 4 | Highlands of Marin 1001 Cresta Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA | $2,400 | $3,618 | $3.76/ft² | 4.1 (232) | 5 |
| 5 | View at Marin 300 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA | $2,512 | $2,988 | $3.69/ft² | 4.4 (140) | 11 |
| 6 | Deer Valley Apartments 2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA | $3,069 | $3,459 | $3.67/ft² | 3.7 (35) | 8 |
| 7 | The Meridian 400 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA | $3,747 | $3,747 | $3.57/ft² | 3 (14) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
One55 Lofts
3.6 (48)155 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
215 BAYVIEW APARTMENTS
4.3 (48)215 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
Rafael Town Center Apartments
4.7 (103)1050 Court St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
Highlands of Marin
4.1 (232)1001 Cresta Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
View at Marin
4.4 (140)300 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
Deer Valley Apartments
3.7 (35)2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
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San Rafael, CA neighborhoods
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San Rafael, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Rafael, CA is $3,370 per month, based on 44 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,124 at One55 Lofts to $5,995 at 33 North Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,479/mo | $2,382/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,831/mo | $2,124/mo | 19 |
| 2 Bed | $3,899/mo | $3,237/mo | 17 |
| 3 Bed | $4,155/mo | $3,747/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in San Rafael, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Rafael, CA averages $2,831/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,899/mo. At the local median household income of $109,317, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Rafael, CA at $2,346/mo. The current tracked market average runs 44% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Rafael, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Rafael, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$135,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,370/mo.
Comfortable income
$162,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,124/mo), you need to earn at least $85,000/year.
Median household income in San Rafael, CA is $109,317 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Rafael, CA
Overall prices in San Rafael, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Rafael, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,370 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,506/mo |
Population
60,604
Median household income
$109,317
Census median rent
$2,346/mo
Census rent burden
35.2%
Median age
43.5
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How San Rafael, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs San Rafael, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,153 | -6% | +1.7% | 50 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,848 | -15% | +0.1% | 33 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,543 | +5% | +0.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,483 | -26% | -1.7% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,218 | -34% | +1.1% | 23 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,332 | -31% | +2.3% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Rafael, CA?
The average rent in San Rafael, CA is $3,370 per month, based on 44 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in San Rafael, CA?
The median asking rent in San Rafael, CA is $3,298 per month, computed from 44 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,370/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Rafael, CA?
The lowest available rent in San Rafael, CA starts at $2,124 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in San Rafael, CA average $2,831/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,124/mo across 19 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in San Rafael, CA average $3,899/mo. Units start from $3,237/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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