What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Rafael, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Rafael. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in San Rafael, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Rafael. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Rafael. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA from $1,350

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Rafael, CA?

There are 203 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Prospective Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
Prospective WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
128 Laurel Pl #B, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,685/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 246 sq ft
128 Laurel Pl #BSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1563 Lincoln Ave #1, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1563 Lincoln Ave #1San Rafael, CA 94901View units
1330 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1330 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
9 Marian Court, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
9 Marian CourtSan Rafael, CA 94901
1200 1212 4th Street 1009 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1200 1212 4th Street 1009 B StSan Rafael, CA 94901
999 C St #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 431 sq ft
999 C St #5San Rafael, CA 94901
530 3rd St #F, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath
530 3rd St #FSan Rafael, CA 94901
6 F St #A, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath
6 F St #ASan Rafael, CA 94901
280 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,075/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
280 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
One55 Lofts, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,098+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 18 units available
One55 LoftsSan Rafael, CA 94901
New Today
49 Valencia Ave #3, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,099/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
49 Valencia Ave #3San Rafael, CA 94901
122 Ross St., San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,175+ /mo
1 bed · 1 units available
122 Ross St.San Rafael, CA 94901
Merrydale, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
MerrydaleSan Rafael, CA 94903
361 Du Bois St #4, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
361 Du Bois St #4San Rafael, CA 94901
809 A St #2, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 790 sq ft
809 A St #2San Rafael, CA 94901
251 Cobblestone Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,275/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 320 sq ft
251 Cobblestone DrSan Rafael, CA 94903
Park Hill, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,295+ /mo
Studio · 9 units available
Park HillSan Rafael, CA 94901
Price Drop
1821 Lincoln Ave #315A, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1821 Lincoln Ave #315ASan Rafael, CA 94901View units
25 Hammondale Ct #A, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 356 sq ft
25 Hammondale Ct #ASan Rafael, CA 94901
35 Valencia Ave #4, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
35 Valencia Ave #4San Rafael, CA 94901
51 Clayton St, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
51 Clayton StSan Rafael, CA 94901
247 D St #108, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
247 D St #108San Rafael, CA 94901
Rafael Town Center Apartments, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,382+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsSan Rafael, CA 94901
50 Merrydale Rd #9, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
50 Merrydale Rd #9San Rafael, CA 94903
19 Merrydale Rd #14, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 732 sq ft
19 Merrydale Rd #14San Rafael, CA 94903View units
Terra Linda Manor, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,399+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Terra Linda ManorSan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
118 Ross St #3, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 655 sq ft
118 Ross St #3San Rafael, CA 94901
San Rafael - Francisco Blvd East, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,429/mo
Studio · 1 units available
San Rafael - Francisco Blvd EastSan Rafael, CA 94901
View At Marin, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,480+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 14 units available
View At MarinSan Rafael, CA 94903
Price Drop
Highlands of Marin, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,483+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 14 units available
Highlands of MarinSan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
225 Nova Albion Way #28, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
225 Nova Albion Way #28San Rafael, CA 94903
90 Louise St #C, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,499/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 789 sq ft
90 Louise St #CSan Rafael, CA 94901
605 Rosal Way #B, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 464 sq ft
605 Rosal Way #BSan Rafael, CA 94903
155 Canal St #177, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
155 Canal St #177San Rafael, CA 94901
Nova at Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,645+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
Nova at Terra LindaSan Rafael, CA 94903
Price Drop
West End Villas, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,650/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
West End VillasSan Rafael, CA 94901
1533 4th St #4, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1533 4th St #4San Rafael, CA 94901
237 Picnic Ave #38, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,795/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 895 sq ft
237 Picnic Ave #38San Rafael, CA 94901