1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA (331 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
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Park Hill
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Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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West End Apartments
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West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Deer Valley
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Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Northgate Apartments
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Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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McInnis Park
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McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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90 Louise
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90 Louise

90 Louise StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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565 Canal St
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565 Canal St

565 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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289 Woodland Ave
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289 Woodland Ave

289 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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328 D St
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328 D St

328 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Bayo Vista Apartments
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Bayo Vista Apartments

100 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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3757 Kerner
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3757 Kerner

3757 KernerSan Rafael, CA 94901
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518 B St
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518 B St

518 B StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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17 Taylor St
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17 Taylor St

17 Taylor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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20-22 Bay View St
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20-22 Bay View St

20-22 Bay View StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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147 Ross St
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147 Ross St

147 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Martinelli House
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Martinelli House

1327 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Rafael, CA is found at One55 Lofts in the College Park neighborhood and is 1,140 square feet priced from $2,899. Skylark Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 874 square feet and currently listed start at $3,085. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Rafael:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Live-Work Loft1,140 Sq Ft$2,899
Skylark Apartments1x1874 Sq Ft$3,085
Highlands of MarinSonoma (A1B)870 Sq Ft$2,844
Larkspur CourtsSapphire781 Sq Ft$3,915
The Oaktops Apartments251734 Sq Ft$2,585
Deer Valley1 Bed 1 Bath706 Sq Ft$2,572
McInnis ParkBirch698 Sq Ft$3,195
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd675 Sq Ft$2,464
1 H St1 bedroom Second Level650 Sq Ft$2,400
West End VillasPlan 2634 Sq Ft$2,250

Cheapest Available San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Rafael, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,999 at Marinian Towers Apartments in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. The second most affordable San Rafael 1 Bedroom is the Junior Bottom Floor Model at Marin Royal Apartments starting at $1,999 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Rafael is currently $2,851. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Rafael:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,999
Marin Royal ApartmentsJunior Bottom Floor$1,999
Park Hill1x1B$2,120
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Loft$2,199
West End VillasPlan 3$2,250
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom$2,300
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom$2,399

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San Rafael Overview

Known as 'the city with a mission', San Rafael is located in the northern bay area of California, just a hop and a skip from San Francisco and boasting a budding population of close to 60,000 residents. Flush with culture, nightlife and natural beauty to spare, this sunny locale is a winning destination for good reason.

Why live in San Rafael, CA?

With a great economic base thanks to local technology employers such as Comcast, Telltale Games and Stormfront Studios, San Rafael rentals are an excellent place to live and work. Offering plenty of that world-famous California weather, as well as a mouth-watering array of cuisine, this west coast hot spot is an ideal locale for a variety of lifestyles.

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Getting Around San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Rafael with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Rafael is at Marinian Towers Apartments listed at $1,999.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Rafael Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Rafael is $2,851.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Rafael is a 1,140 square feet unit starting from $2,899 at One55 Lofts.

What is the average size for San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Rafael is currently 650 sq ft.

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