
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tamalpais Neighborhood of Mill Valley, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)
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Tamalpais, Mill Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tamalpais?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tamalpais Studio Apartments | $2,226 | $1,995 | $2,395 |
Tamalpais 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,288 | $1,999 | $6,200 |
Tamalpais 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $2,621 | $7,890 |
Tamalpais 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,002 | $3,454 | $10,000+ |
Tamalpais 4 Bedroom Apartments | $32,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Tamalpais Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tamalpais area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Eagle Rock Apartments priced from $1,995. Marin Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Tamalpais apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagle Rock Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Marin Royal Apartments | Junior Bottom Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Summit at Sausalito | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tamalpais, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tamalpais 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 Tamalpais 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 Tamalpais apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Preserve at Marin | Steep Ravine Premier | 3BR,2BA | $4.22 |
Bell Mt. Tam | B2G | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
Serenity at Larkspur | Mariner | 2BR,2BA | $3.65 |
Trailhead Apartments at Tam Junction | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Larkspur Courts | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
Summit at Sausalito | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Strawberry Shores | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Pineridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
South Knoll Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
Eagle Rock Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tamalpais Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tamalpais?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tamalpais is under $3,890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tamalpais?
The cheapest apartment in Tamalpais is Marin Royal Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Tamalpais costs $25,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tamalpais?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 852 regular apartments in Tamalpais that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tamalpais?
Cheap apartments in Tamalpais have an average cost of $1,715 which is $23,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tamalpais.
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