
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Canyon Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)
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Black Canyon, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Canyon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Black Canyon Studio Apartments | $1,974 | $1,822 | $2,150 |
Black Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,917 | $3,900 |
Black Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $2,550 | $5,500 |
Black Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $3,386 | $3,845 |
Black Canyon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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Cheapest Available Black Canyon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Canyon area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Park Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,120. Here are the most affordable Black Canyon 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 |
Park Hill | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Canyon, CA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Canyon area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Black Canyon apartment is the 319 Prospect Dr Model at 319 Prospect Dr, Unit B starting at $5,200 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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33 North Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
319 Prospect Dr, Unit B | 319 Prospect Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.81 |
The Meridian | 3x2 Large | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
24 La Vista Way, Unit 24 | 24 La Vista Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
West End Villas | Plan 7 | 1BR,1BA | $5.47 |
Park Hill | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Canyon Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Canyon?
The cheapest apartment in Black Canyon is Park Hill which is listed at $2,120, while the average apartment in Black Canyon costs $5,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Black Canyon?
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 Black Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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