
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glenwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glenwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Glenwood Studio Apartments | $2,050 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
Glenwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $2,200 | $3,900 |
Glenwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,630 | $2,464 | $5,500 |
Glenwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,432 | $3,100 | $3,795 |
Glenwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,265 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Glenwood Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Meridian | 3x2 Large | 3BR,2BA | $3.23 |
24 La Vista Way, Unit 24 | 24 La Vista Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
2 Prospect Dr, Unit 2 -2A | 2 Prospect Dr | 3BR,1BA | $3.44 |
One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.25 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
West End Villas | Plan 7 | 1BR,1BA | $5.47 |
215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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