Apartments for Rent in the West San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (131 Rentals)

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Maria B. Freitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maria B. Freitas

455 Manuel T Freitas PkySan 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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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Villa Marin
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale DrSan Rafael, CA 94903
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San Rafael Manor
Studio Apartments

San Rafael Manor

1030 Los Gamos RdSan Rafael, CA 94903

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Bella Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

255 Channing WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Monte Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista Apartments

300 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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250 Merrydale Rd
Studio Apartments

250 Merrydale Rd

250 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903

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Merrydale Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Meadows

163 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Smith Ranch Homes
Studio Apartments

Smith Ranch Homes

100-600 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Flores Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flores Apartments

102-110 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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2416 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2416 5th Ave

2416 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Deer Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Apartments

11-17 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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20 Sirard Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 Sirard Ln

20 Sirard LnSan Rafael, CA 94901
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22 N San Pablo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 N San Pablo Ave

22 N San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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McInnis Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McInnis Park

10-90 North AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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102 Elizabeth Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Elizabeth Way

102 Elizabeth WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West San Rafael, San Rafael, CA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for North San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Rafael, West San Rafael has established a name for itself as amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and access to the most respected schools.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town ranks as one of the best-regarded luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area of San Rafael ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about West San Rafael

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West San Rafael Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West San Rafael ranges from $1,917 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,764.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West San Rafael cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West San Rafael range from $2,600 to $5,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,805.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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