Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Novato Neighborhood of Novato, CA from $1,800 (27 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Central Novato area of Novato.

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Central Novato, Novato, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Novato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $2,100 | $2,434 |
Central Novato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $2,700 | $3,274 |
Central Novato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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Cheapest Available Central Novato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Novato area of Novato, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marion Park priced from $2,300. Bridgecreek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,099. Here are the most affordable Central Novato apartments for rent in Novato, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marion Park | Esprit - 1 st floor with a patio | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Bridgecreek | Fieldstone | 2BR,2BA | $3,099 |
Millworks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $3,404 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Novato, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Novato area is the $3.65 price per square foot Fieldstone Model at Bridgecreek in the in the Downtown Novato neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Central Novato apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D Model at Millworks starting at $3,404 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Novato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Novato apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bridgecreek | Fieldstone | 2BR,2BA | $3.65 |
Millworks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Marion Park | Esprit - 1 st floor with a patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Central Novato, Novato, and the greater Novato area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Novato Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Novato?
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 1 regular apartments in Central Novato that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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