
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairhills Studio Apartments | $1,974 | $1,822 | $2,150 |
Fairhills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,917 | $5,404 |
Fairhills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,877 | $2,550 | $6,536 |
Fairhills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,825 | $3,386 | $8,921 |
Fairhills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairhills Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairhills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Marinian Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Fairhills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Park Hill | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
Larkspur Courts | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $2,246 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhills, CA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairhills 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 Fairhills apartment is the 319 Prospect Dr Model at 319 Prospect Dr, Unit B starting at $5,200 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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33 North Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
319 Prospect Dr, Unit B | 319 Prospect Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.81 |
Skylark Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.38 |
24 E Crescent Dr, Unit 2 | 24 E Crescent Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Meridian | 3x2 Large | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 a | 1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
24 La Vista Way, Unit 24 | 24 La Vista Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Via Holon Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairhills, San Rafael, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairhills, San Rafael, CA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhills Apartments
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 $5,200.
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 23 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 $604 which is $4,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhills.
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