
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Terra Linda Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Terra Linda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Terra Linda Studio Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Terra Linda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $2,250 | $2,550 |
Terra Linda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $2,600 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Terra Linda Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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Cheapest Available Terra Linda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Terra Linda 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 Terra Linda 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 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Terra Linda, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Terra Linda area is the $2.74 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Terra Linda apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Marinian Towers Apartments starting at $1,999 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Terra Linda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
West End Villas | Plan 7 | 1BR,1BA | $5.47 |
215 Bayview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTerra Linda, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Terra Linda Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Terra Linda Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Terra Linda?
The cheapest apartment in Terra Linda is Marinian Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Terra Linda costs $2,988.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Terra Linda?
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 1 regular apartments in Terra Linda that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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