Cheap Apartments for Rent in Greenbrae, CA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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Marina Apartments
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Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln
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1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

Greenbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greenbrae Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greenbrae, CA is a Studio unit found at Eagle Rock Apartments in the Strawberry neighborhood priced from $1,995. Marin Royal Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greenbrae apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Rock ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Marin Royal ApartmentsJunior Bottom Floor1BR,1BA$1,999
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,099
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$2,257

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenbrae, CA and Nearby

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greenbrae area is the $4.22 price per square foot Steep Ravine Premier Model at Preserve at Marin in the in the Canal neighborhood starting from $6,542. The second greatest value Greenbrae apartment is the B2G Model at Bell Mt. Tam starting at $4,220 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the South Larkspur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenbrae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve at MarinSteep Ravine Premier3BR,2BA$4.22
Bell Mt. TamB2G2BR,2BA$3.90
28 La Vista Way, Unit 2828 La Vista Way2BR,1BA$3.00
Serenity at LarkspurMariner2BR,2BA$3.65
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
1 H St1 bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$3.69
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.65
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
517 D St, Unit B517 D St1BR,1BA$4.00
1202 Nye St, Unit D1202 Nye St1BR,1BA$4.00

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Getting Around Greenbrae, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenbrae Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greenbrae?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greenbrae is at Eagle Rock Apartments listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenbrae Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenbrae Apartment is $1,999 at Marin Royal Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greenbrae Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greenbrae is starting from $2,464 at Sommerhill Townhouses.

What is the most affordable Greenbrae Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greenbrae Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skylark Apartments and starts from $4,664.

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