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

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Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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Canal, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Canal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Canal area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at One55 Lofts priced from $2,099. Sommerhill Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,464. Here are the most affordable Canal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,099
Sommerhill Townhouses2 bd2BR,1BA$2,464
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,467

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canal, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Canal area is the $4.22 price per square foot Steep Ravine Premier Model at Preserve at Marin in the in the Canal neighborhood starting from $6,542. The second greatest value Canal apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 33 North Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve at MarinSteep Ravine Premier3BR,2BA$4.22
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.95
Bell Mt. TamB2G2BR,2BA$3.90
Serenity at LarkspurMariner2BR,2BA$3.65
Larkspur CourtsSapphire1BR,1BA$4.97
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$4.72
Furnished Studio-San Rafael - Francisco BlFurnished Studio-San Rafael - Francisco Bl...Studio ,1BA$8.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Canal, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #1

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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Getting Around the Canal Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Canal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Canal is under $5,810.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canal?

The cheapest apartment in Canal is One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,244, while the average apartment in Canal costs $4,809.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canal?

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 595 regular apartments in Canal 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?

Cheap apartments in Canal have an average cost of $865 which is $3,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Canal.

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