Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (8 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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California Park, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Park area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Larkspur Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,246. Here are the most affordable California Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Larkspur CourtsTopaz1BR,1BA$2,246
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Park, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Park 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 California Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at Skylark Apartments starting at $4,494 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
Skylark Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.33
24 E Crescent Dr, Unit 224 E Crescent Dr2BR,1BA$2.67
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
Via Holon ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
One55 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.99
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
1202 Nye St, Unit D1202 Nye St1BR,1BA$3.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
California Park, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including San Rafael. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the California Park Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Park Apartment is $2,246 at Larkspur Courts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California Park is starting from $2,464 at Sommerhill Townhouses.

What is the most affordable California Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meridian and starts from $3,845.

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