Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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14 Sentinel Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 Sentinel Ct

14 Sentinel CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2036 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2036 4th St

2036 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1712 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1712 5th Ave

1712 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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10-24 Davenport Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10-24 Davenport Ct

10-24 Davenport CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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2-4 Thomas Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2-4 Thomas Ct

2-4 Thomas CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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101 H St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 H St

101 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Leafwood Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Leafwood Cor

3 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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6-8 Leafwood Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

6-8 Leafwood Cor

6-8 Leafwood CorSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1841 Second St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1841 Second St

1841 Second StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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43 Marquard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Marquard Ave

43 Marquard AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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3 Jessup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Jessup St

3 Jessup StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Bayo Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayo Vista Apartments

100 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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14-16 Forbes Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

14-16 Forbes Ave

14-16 Forbes AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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408 Greensfield Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

408 Greensfield Ave

408 Greensfield AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960

West End, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at West End Villas priced from $2,250. Lone Palm Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,399
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$2,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End 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 West End apartment is the One bedroom Model at Lone Palm Court Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.52
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.65
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$4.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is West End Villas which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in West End costs $2,988.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 2 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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