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 204 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
1330 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
1330 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
Call(415) 943-1994
Terra Linda Manor, San Rafael, CA 94903
$1,850+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
Terra Linda ManorSan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
Call(820) 500-4183
9 Marian Court, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
9 Marian CourtSan Rafael, CA 94901
Call(510) 834-8030
106 Park St, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 575 sq ft
106 Park StSan Rafael, CA 94901
530 3rd St #F, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath
530 3rd St #FSan 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
25 Plum Tree Ln #3, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,975/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 560 sq ft
25 Plum Tree Ln #3San 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
49 Valencia Ave #3, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,050/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
49 Valencia Ave #3San Rafael, CA 94901
280 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,075/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 585 sq ft
280 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
Park Hill, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,095+ /mo
Studio · 6 units available
Park HillSan Rafael, CA 94901
Special Offer
251 Cobblestone Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 320 sq ft
251 Cobblestone DrSan Rafael, CA 94903
122 Ross St., San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,175+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
122 Ross St.San Rafael, CA 94901
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
247 D St #102, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
247 D St #102San Rafael, CA 94901
19 Merrydale Rd #14, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,375/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 732 sq ft
19 Merrydale Rd #14San Rafael, CA 94903View units
Rafael Town Center Apartments, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,382+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsSan Rafael, CA 94901
New Today
1821 Lincoln Ave #316, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1821 Lincoln Ave #316San Rafael, CA 94901View units
6 Trellis Dr #B, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 615 sq ft
6 Trellis Dr #BSan Rafael, CA 94903
Highlands of Marin, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,400+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 7 units available
Highlands of MarinSan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
D St, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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 bath · 300 sq ft
San Rafael - Francisco Blvd EastSan Rafael, CA 94901
One55 Lofts, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,449+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 9 units available
One55 LoftsSan Rafael, CA 94901
New Today
1350 Lincoln, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,450+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 1.5 baths · 700 - 1,125 sq ft
1350 LincolnSan Rafael, CA 94901
225 Nova Albion Way #28, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
225 Nova Albion Way #28San Rafael, CA 94903
View At Marin, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,512+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 11 units available
View At MarinSan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
Nova at Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,585+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 8 units available
Nova at Terra LindaSan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
218 Marin St #102, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
218 Marin St #102San Rafael, CA 94901View units
West End Villas, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 634 sq ft
West End VillasSan Rafael, CA 94901
829 Las Gallinas Ave #219, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
829 Las Gallinas Ave #219San Rafael, CA 94903View units
1356 Lincoln Ave #3, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,700/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1356 Lincoln Ave #3San Rafael, CA 94901View units
Deer Valley, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,847+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 8 units available
Deer ValleySan Rafael, CA 94903
New Today
125 Ross St #10, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
125 Ross St #10San Rafael, CA 94901
821 D St #C, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 840 sq ft
821 D St #CSan Rafael, CA 94901
17 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 546 sq ft
17 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
109 Woodland Ave #5, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
109 Woodland Ave #5San Rafael, CA 94901
11 Martens Blvd #A, San Rafael, CA 94901
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
11 Martens BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901
12 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
12 Elizabeth WaySan Rafael, CA 94901