
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Novato Neighborhood of Novato, CA from $2,000 (24 Rentals)
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Southwest Novato, Novato, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Novato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Novato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,434 | $3,745 |
Southwest Novato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $2,825 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Novato Neighborhood of Novato, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Novato Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments | 1BR/1BA A | 1BR,1BA | $2,560 |
Wyndover Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,907 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Novato, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Novato area is the $3.08 price per square foot B1 Model at Wyndover Apartment Homes in the in the Southeast Novato neighborhood starting from $2,907. The second greatest value Southwest Novato apartment is the 1BR/1BA A Model at Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments starting at $2,560 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the Southeast Novato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Novato apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wyndover Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments | 1BR/1BA A | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Novato Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 Southwest Novato that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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