Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $2,050 (16 Rentals)

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Fairhills, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Fairhills Studio Apartments | $2,154 | $1,895 | $2,453 |
Fairhills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $2,050 | $5,222 |
Fairhills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $2,700 | $6,740 |
Fairhills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,568 | $3,386 | $8,105 |
Fairhills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $4,400 | $6,600 |
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Getting Around the Fairhills Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairhills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairhills is under $2,464.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhills?
The cheapest apartment in Fairhills is Marinian Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Fairhills costs $5,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairhills?
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 301 regular apartments in Fairhills 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 Fairhills?
Cheap apartments in Fairhills have an average cost of $405 which is $5,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhills.
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