Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (482 Rentals)

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49 Harbor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Harbor St

49 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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27 Harbor St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

27 Harbor St

27 Harbor StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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575 Canal St
Studio Apartments

575 Canal St

575 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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565 Canal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

565 Canal St

565 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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540 Canal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

540 Canal St

540 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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530 Canal St
Studio Apartments

530 Canal St

530 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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534 Canal St
3 Bedroom Apartments

534 Canal St

534 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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516 Canal St
Studio Apartments

516 Canal St

516 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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509 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

509 Canal St

509 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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11-19 Mooring Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

11-19 Mooring Rd

11-19 Mooring RdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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182 Mission Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

182 Mission Ave

182 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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210 Mission Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

210 Mission Ave

210 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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200 Mission Ave
Studio Apartments

200 Mission Ave

200 Mission AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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5 Park St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Park St

5 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

San Rafael Commons

302 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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460 Canal St
Studio Apartments

460 Canal St

460 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Riviera Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

4 Point San Pedro RdSan Rafael, CA 94901
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128-130 Belle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

128-130 Belle Ave

128-130 Belle AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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440 Canal St
3 Bedroom Apartments

440 Canal St

440 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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106 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Union St

106 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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412 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

412 4th St

412 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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39 Mary St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Mary St

39 Mary StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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21 Front St
Studio Apartments

21 Front St

21 Front StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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190 Union St
Studio Apartments

190 Union St

190 Union StSan Rafael, CA 94901

Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #25

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.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for North San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Rafael, this section of town has emerged as amongst the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the best-rated education and schools available.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and outdoor amenities? this neighborhood is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is one of the best-regarded luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Canal Waterfront

How much are Studio apartments in Canal Waterfront?

There are currently 66 Studio Apartments in Canal Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,920 to $2,553 with an average price of $2,214.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Canal Waterfront Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Canal Waterfront ranges from $2,050 to $6,241 with an average monthly rent of $2,890.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Canal Waterfront cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Canal Waterfront range from $2,350 to $7,026. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,066.

How expensive are Canal Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 76 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Canal Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,300 to $7,432 - averaging $4,742 for the location.

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