Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gerstle Park Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (11 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 1 Bed unit found at Marin Royal Apartments priced from $1,999. One55 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,099. Here are the most affordable Gerstle Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marin Royal ApartmentsJunior Bottom Floor1BR,1BA$1,999
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,099
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gerstle Park, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gerstle Park area is the $3.52 price per square foot 251 Model at The Oaktops Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,585. The second greatest value Gerstle Park apartment is the 1 bd Model at Sommerhill Townhouses starting at $2,464 with a $3.65 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.
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.52
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
1 H St1 bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$3.69
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.65
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Skylark ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$4.69
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$4.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #11

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®

86 / 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 a cheap apartment in Gerstle Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gerstle Park is under $2,585.

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 $4,025.

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 301 regular apartments in Gerstle Park 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 Gerstle Park?

Cheap apartments in Gerstle Park have an average cost of $372 which is $3,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gerstle Park.

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