
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayside Acres Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (57 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Bayside Acres area of San Rafael.


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Bayside Acres, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayside Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bayside Acres Studio Apartments | $2,050 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
Bayside Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $2,300 | $3,900 |
Bayside Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $2,550 | $5,500 |
Bayside Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,606 | $3,386 | $3,795 |
Bayside Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayside Acres Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bayside Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayside Acres area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Sommerhill Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,464. Here are the most affordable Bayside Acres apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 2 bd | 2BR,1BA | $2,464 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Via Holon Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,599 |
The Meridian | 3x2 Large | 3BR,2BA | $3,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayside Acres, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayside Acres area is the $3.23 price per square foot 3x2 Large Model at The Meridian in the in the South Larkspur neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Bayside Acres apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayside Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Meridian | 3x2 Large | 3BR,2BA | $3.23 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Via Holon Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.25 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBayside Acres, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Bayside Acres Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
15 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayside Acres Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayside Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Bayside Acres is 215 Bayview Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Bayside Acres costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayside Acres?
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 6 regular apartments in Bayside Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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