Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Canyon Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (9 Rentals)

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1476 Lincoln

1476 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 1 Bed unit found at One55 Lofts priced from $2,244. West End Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Black Canyon apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$2,244
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$2,257

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Canyon, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Canyon area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Black Canyon apartment is the 3x2 Large Model at The Meridian starting at $4,045 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the South Larkspur 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$2.95
The Meridian3x2 Large3BR,2BA$3.44
28 La Vista Way, Unit 2828 La Vista Way2BR,1BA$3.00
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.52
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
1 H St1 bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$3.69
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.65
1202 Nye St, Unit D1202 Nye St1BR,1BA$4.00
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$4.53
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$4.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Black Canyon, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #13

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 One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,244, while the average apartment in Black Canyon costs $5,500.

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 301 regular apartments in Black Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Black Canyon?

Cheap apartments in Black Canyon have an average cost of $668 which is $4,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Canyon.

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