Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glenwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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Marina Apartments
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Marina Apartments

55 Bahia WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

Glenwood, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glenwood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 215 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,950. Sommerhill Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Glenwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$2,200
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glenwood, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glenwood area is the $3.23 price per square foot 3x2 Large Model at The Meridian in the in the South Larkspur neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Glenwood apartment is the 24 La Vista Way Model at 24 La Vista Way, Unit 24 starting at $2,900 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glenwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meridian3x2 Large3BR,2BA$3.23
24 La Vista Way, Unit 2424 La Vista Way2BR,1BA$2.90
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
2 Prospect Dr, Unit 2 -2A2 Prospect Dr3BR,1BA$3.44
One55 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.25
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.26
West End VillasPlan 71BR,1BA$5.47
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glenwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glenwood?

The cheapest apartment in Glenwood is Sommerhill Townhouses which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Glenwood costs $4,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glenwood?

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 Glenwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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