Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commercial Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (14 Rentals)

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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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McInnis Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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MonteVista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MonteVista Apartments

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Bella Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

255 Channing WaySan Rafael, CA 94903

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Commercial Center, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Commercial Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commercial Center area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marinian Towers Apartments priced from $1,999. Terra Linda Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,399. Here are the most affordable Commercial Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,999
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,399
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,571
Deer Valley1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,572
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commercial Center, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commercial Center 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 Commercial Center apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Deer Valley starting at $2,572 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commercial Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
Deer Valley1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.64
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$4.58
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.96
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.22
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90

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Commercial Center, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #7

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commercial Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Commercial Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Commercial Center Apartment is $1,999 at Marinian Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Commercial Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Commercial Center is starting from $2,988 at Terra Linda Manor.

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