
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Canal Waterfront Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,350 (1 Rental)

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Canal Waterfront, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canal Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Canal Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,154 | $1,895 | $2,553 |
Canal Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $2,050 | $6,120 |
Canal Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,048 | $2,350 | $6,622 |
Canal Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,626 | $3,300 | $7,944 |
Canal Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $4,000 | $6,600 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canal Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Canal Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Canal Waterfront is under $2,467.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canal Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Canal Waterfront is Sommerhill Townhouses which is listed at $2,464, while the average apartment in Canal Waterfront costs $5,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canal Waterfront?
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 691 regular apartments in Canal Waterfront 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 Canal Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Canal Waterfront have an average cost of $916 which is $4,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Canal Waterfront.
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