Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gerstle Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,700 (7 Rentals)

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1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gerstle Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gerstle Park area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Marin Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Gerstle Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Marin Royal ApartmentsJunior Bottom Floor1BR,1BA$1,999
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gerstle Park, CA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gerstle Park area is the $3.38 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Skylark Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $4,562. The second greatest value Gerstle Park apartment is the 3x2 Large Model at The Meridian starting at $3,845 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the South Larkspur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gerstle Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skylark Apartments3x23BR,2BA$3.38
The Meridian3x2 Large3BR,2BA$3.27
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Via Holon ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
One55 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.88
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
West End VillasPlan 71BR,1BA$5.47
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #2

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 Gerstle Park Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gerstle Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gerstle Park?

The cheapest apartment in Gerstle Park is Marin Royal Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Gerstle Park costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gerstle Park?

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 6 regular apartments in Gerstle Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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