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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $2,050 | $2,690 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $2,700 | $3,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #24
Among neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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