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

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1476 Lincoln
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1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Black Canyon, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Park Hill1x1B1BR,1BA$2,120
West End VillasPlan 31BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
319 Prospect Dr, Unit B319 Prospect Dr4BR,2.5BA$2.81
The Meridian3x2 Large3BR,2BA$3.27
24 La Vista Way, Unit 2424 La Vista Way2BR,1BA$2.90
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
One55 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.99
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$4.54
West End VillasPlan 71BR,1BA$5.47
Park Hill1x1B1BR,1BA$4.82

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Black Canyon, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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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