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Average Rent in San Rafael 94901 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in San Rafael 94901, San Rafael, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,800/mo
Lowest Available
$2,750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
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San Rafael 94901 vs San Rafael, CA Average
San Rafael 94901 is more expensive than the San Rafael, CA average by $388/mo (11%). The citywide average is $3,412/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in San Rafael 94901?
As of October 2026, the average rent in San Rafael 94901 is $3,800 per month across 3 apartment communities and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is 215 BAYVIEW APARTMENTS starting at $2,750/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,800/mo.
Prices range from $2,750 to $5,500 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in San Rafael 94901
Rent Prices by Apartment in San Rafael 94901
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 BAYVIEW APARTMENTS | $2,750/mo | $2,750/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| One55 Lofts | $3,509/mo | $3,835/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| Second and B Street Apartments | $3,750/mo | $4,410/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in San Rafael 94901
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$152,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,800/mo.
Comfortable income
$182,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,750/mo), you need to earn at least $110,000/year.
Median household income in San Rafael 94901 is $109,317 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Rafael 94901
Overall prices in San Rafael 94901 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 94901's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,800 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,936/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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