Houses for rent in San Rafael, CA - 24 rentals to choose from

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Somewhat walkable

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Some transit

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Somewhat bikeable

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San Rafael is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. San Rafael is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.

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Trinity Preschool

Childcare

Montessori De Terra Linda

Private • PK-6 • 156 students

Saint Raphael Elementary School

Private • PK-8 • 233 students

San Anselmo Montessori School

Private • PK-K • 35 students

Marin Primary And Middle School

Private • PK-8 • 343 students

Greenwood School

Private • PK-8 • 119 students

Marin Montessori School

Private • PK-8 • 283 students

Guidepost Montessori Mill Valley

Private • PK-K • 45 students

Marin Horizon School

Private • PK-8 • 298 students

the New Village School

Private • PK, K-12 • 148 students

Lucas Valley Elementary

Public • K-5 • 354 students

8/10

Sun Valley Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 473 students

7/10

Vallecito Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 420 students

6/10

Coleman Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 367 students

6/10

Glenwood Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 307 students

6/10

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 269 students

6/10

Mary E. Silveira Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 433 students

5/10

Bahia Vista Elementary School

Public • K-5 • 570 students

4/10

Venetia Valley Elementary School

Public • K-8 • 728 students

4/10

Miller Creek Middle School

Public • 6-8 • 608 students

6/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public • 6-8 • 1063 students

6/10

Venetia Valley Elementary School

Public • K-8 • 728 students

4/10

Marin County Community School

Public • 7-12 • 49 students

2/10

Terra Linda High School

Public • 9-12 • 1189 students

7/10

San Rafael High School

Public • 9-12 • 1265 students

5/10

Madrone High Continuation School

Public • 9-12 • 188 students

2/10

Marin County Community School

Public • 7-12 • 49 students

2/10

Dominican University of California

College

Saint Thomas Hall

College

San Rafael Airport

Airport

North San Pedro Road & Meriam Drive

Bus

1525 Francisco Boulevard East

Bus

North San Pedro Road & La Pasada Way

Bus

Manuel T. Freitas Parkway & Northgate Drive

Bus

Lincoln Avenue & Linden Lane

Bus

125 Shoreline Parkway

Bus

3140 Kerner Boulevard

Bus

Francisco Boulevard East & Main Street

Bus

San Rafael Airport

Airport

North San Pedro Road & Meriam Drive

Bus

1525 Francisco Boulevard East

Bus

North San Pedro Road & La Pasada Way

Bus

Manuel T. Freitas Parkway & Northgate Drive

Bus

Lincoln Avenue & Linden Lane

Bus

125 Shoreline Parkway

Bus

3140 Kerner Boulevard

Bus

Francisco Boulevard East & Main Street

Bus

Canal Street & Novato Street

Bus

San Rafael Downtown

Train

Marin Civic Center

Train

Quan Brothers Market

Food

Sonoma Taco Shop

Food

A&W

Food

McDonald's

Food

Micheal’s Sourdough Sandwiches

Food

Burger King

Food

Chipotle

Food

Subway

Food

Jack in the Box

Food

State Room

Drinks

Pint Size Lounge

Drinks

Pond Farm Brewing Company

Drinks

Terrapin Crossroads

Drinks

The Mayflower

Drinks

Quan Brothers Market

Food

Sonoma Taco Shop

Food

A&W

Food

McDonald's

Food

Micheal’s Sourdough Sandwiches

Food

Burger King

Food

Chipotle

Food

Subway

Food

Jack in the Box

Food

Theresa & Johnny's Comfort Food

Restaurant

BJ's

Restaurant

Charbroiled Best Burger

Restaurant

Vin Antico

Restaurant

House of Bagels

Restaurant

Calgang

Restaurant

Kamikaza

Restaurant

Aroma

Restaurant

Yet-Wah

Restaurant

Northgate Mall

Shopping

Kohl's

Shopping

Ross

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Macy's

Shopping

Northgate Mall

Shopping

AT&T

Shopping

Restoration Hardware Outlet

Shopping

Andy's Sun Valley Market

Grocery store

Jasmine Market Mediterranean Groceries

Grocery store

United Markets

Grocery store

Andy's Local Market

Grocery store

Smart & Final

Grocery store

Scotty's Market

Grocery store

Chevron

Grocery store

Circle K

Grocery store

Bret Harte Super Grocery

Grocery store

Northgate Mall

Shopping

Kohl's

Shopping

Ross

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Macy's

Shopping

Northgate Mall

Shopping

AT&T

Shopping

Restoration Hardware Outlet

Shopping

ChargePoint

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

MISSION AVE Park and Ride

Automotive

G & F Automotive

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Best Machine

Automotive

DNA Automotive

Automotive

G & C Body Repair

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

MISSION AVE Park and Ride

Automotive

G & F Automotive

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Best Machine

Automotive

DNA Automotive

Automotive

G & C Body Repair

Automotive

San Rafael Dentistry

Healthcare

Walgreens

Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center

Healthcare

Rite Aid

Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Park Medical Offices

Healthcare

Jeannette Prandi Children's Center

Healthcare

CVS Pharmacy

Healthcare

Walgreens

Healthcare

Marin Health Urgent Care

Healthcare

Four Points by Sheraton

Hotel

Motel 6

Hotel

Villa Inn

Hotel

Extended Stay America

Hotel

Marin Lodge

Hotel

Panama Hotel

Hotel

Gerstle Park Inn

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

Hotel

Dero

Other

SyRES Properties

Other

Marin Hair

Personal care

The Shop

Personal care

Ladybug Salon and Supply

Personal care

Hair 2000

Personal care

Lash Art Brow

Personal care

Hand and Stone

Personal care

Alba Salon

Personal care

Supercuts

Personal care

Salon De Cota

Personal care

It's a Pet's World

Pet care

Pet Food Express

Pet care

Animal Welness Center

Pet care

Planet Canine

Pet care

Field of Dogs Dog Park

Pet care

Petco

Pet care

Saint Raphael Church

Place of worship

Aldersgate Methodist Church

Place of worship

San Rafael Methodist Church

Place of worship

Christ Presbyterian Church

Place of worship

Trinity Lutheran Church

Place of worship

Church of Christ

Place of worship

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Place of worship

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Place of worship

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Place of worship

Central Fire Station

Public service

U.S. Mail

Public service

Bank of America

Public service

Westamerica Bank

Public service

USPS

Public service

Chase

Public service

Delfino Green & Green

Public service

Bank of America

Public service

Mechanics Bank

Public service

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium

Entertainment

San Rafael Community Center

Entertainment

Terra Linda Community Center

Entertainment

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center

Entertainment

Marin County Historical Society Museum

Entertainment

Dixie Schoolhouse

Entertainment

Marinwood Community Center

Entertainment

Marin County Historical Society Archives and Library

Entertainment

Rafael Cinema

Entertainment

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium

Entertainment

San Rafael Community Center

Entertainment

Terra Linda Community Center

Entertainment

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center

Entertainment

Marin County Historical Society Museum

Entertainment

Dixie Schoolhouse

Entertainment

Marinwood Community Center

Entertainment

Marin County Historical Society Archives and Library

Entertainment

Rafael Cinema

Entertainment

YMCA

Sports

Championship Field

Sports

Leasing Office

Sports

Albert Field

Sports

Marin Academy Aquatic Center

Sports

McNears Beach Park Pool

Sports

Marinwood Community Center Pool

Sports

360 Fitness Superstore

Sports

Lohwasser Field

Sports

Average rent in San Rafael

In San Rafael, the average rent is $2,912 per month, with the average rental size around 821 square feet. Most renters here pay over $3,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent

$2,912/month

Average rental size

821 sqft

Rent ranges

Under $1,000: 0%
$1,001 - $1,500: 0%
$1,501 - $2,000: 9.9%
$2,001 - $2,500: 20.1%
$2,501 - $3,000: 21.2%
Over $3,000: 48.8%

Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.

Average utility cost in California

In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

Electricity
$155

Gas
$58

Water
$114

Sewer
$57

Cable
$59

Internet
$30

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