Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Terra Linda Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,900 (16 Rentals)

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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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MonteVista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MonteVista Apartments

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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9 Manor Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9 Manor Rd

9 Manor RdFairfax, CA 94930
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40 Manor Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Manor Rd

40 Manor RdFairfax, CA 94930

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211 The Alameda
1 Bedroom Apartments

211 The Alameda

211 The AlamedaSan Anselmo, CA 94960

Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,999
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,399
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.22
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
Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #26

Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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