Houses for rent in San Rafael, CA - 23 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

Medway Road & Mill Street

Bus

Nova Albion Way & Montecillo Road

Bus

Idylberry Road & Danberry Lane

Bus

Las Gallinas Avenue & Oleander Drive

Bus

Las Gallinas Avenue & Park Ridge Road

Bus

Idylberry Road & Mount Shasta Drive

Bus

Del Ganado Road & Manuel T. Freitas Parkway

Bus

Francisco Boulevard East & Morphew Street

Bus

San Rafael Airport

Airport

Medway Road & Mill Street

Bus

Nova Albion Way & Montecillo Road

Bus

Idylberry Road & Danberry Lane

Bus

Las Gallinas Avenue & Oleander Drive

Bus

Las Gallinas Avenue & Park Ridge Road

Bus

Idylberry Road & Mount Shasta Drive

Bus

Del Ganado Road & Manuel T. Freitas Parkway

Bus

Francisco Boulevard East & Morphew Street

Bus

De la Guerra Road & Del Ganado Road

Bus

Marin Civic Center

Train

San Rafael Downtown

Train

Taco Bell

Food

KFC

Food

Aloko

Food

Cold Stone Creamery

Food

Panera Bread

Food

Quan Brothers Market

Food

Sonoma Taco Shop

Food

A&W

Food

McDonald's

Food

Terrapin Crossroads

Drinks

State Room

Drinks

Pint Size Lounge

Drinks

The Mayflower

Drinks

Pond Farm Brewing Company

Drinks

Taco Bell

Food

KFC

Food

Aloko

Food

Cold Stone Creamery

Food

Panera Bread

Food

Quan Brothers Market

Food

Sonoma Taco Shop

Food

A&W

Food

McDonald's

Food

Ping's Chinese Cuisine

Restaurant

Los Moles Hecho En Casa

Restaurant

Banh Mi & Coffee

Restaurant

Bangkok Thai Express

Restaurant

Japanese Noodle Chonmage

Restaurant

Crepevine

Restaurant

Mojay's Cafe

Restaurant

Foodles

Restaurant

Pizza Orgasmica

Restaurant

Kohl's

Shopping

Ross

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Northgate Mall

Shopping

Northgate Mall

Shopping

Macy's

Shopping

AT&T

Shopping

California Sofa

Shopping

Biscuits and Buns

Grocery store

Bordenave's French Bread

Grocery store

ExtraMile

Grocery store

Sprouts Farmers Market

Grocery store

Shell

Grocery store

Chevron

Grocery store

Shell

Grocery store

Whole Foods Market

Grocery store

Food Mart

Grocery store

Kohl's

Shopping

Ross

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Northgate Mall

Shopping

Northgate Mall

Shopping

Macy's

Shopping

AT&T

Shopping

California Sofa

Shopping

Marin Honda Service

Automotive

Smith Ranch Park And Ride

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

Shell

Automotive

Advanced Collision Repair Systems

Automotive

Fernando's Auto

Automotive

Valley Wagonworks

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

Chevron

Automotive

Marin Honda Service

Automotive

Smith Ranch Park And Ride

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

Shell

Automotive

Advanced Collision Repair Systems

Automotive

Fernando's Auto

Automotive

Valley Wagonworks

Automotive

ChargePoint

Automotive

Chevron

Automotive

Rite Aid

Healthcare

Rite Aid

Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Park Medical Offices

Healthcare

CVS Pharmacy

Healthcare

Walgreens

Healthcare

Marin Health Urgent Care

Healthcare

Marin Dental Care

Healthcare

San Rafael Dentistry

Healthcare

Walgreens

Healthcare

Extended Stay America

Hotel

Marin Lodge

Hotel

Motel 6

Hotel

Villa Inn

Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton

Hotel

Gerstle Park Inn

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

Hotel

Panama Hotel

Hotel

Dero

Other

SyRES Properties

Other

Marin Hair

Personal care

The Shop

Personal care

Ladybug Salon and Supply

Personal care

Hair 2000

Personal care

Hand and Stone

Personal care

Alba Salon

Personal care

Supercuts

Personal care

Salon De Cota

Personal care

No1 Cut & Perm

Personal care

Planet Canine

Pet care

Field of Dogs Dog Park

Pet care

Petco

Pet care

It's a Pet's World

Pet care

Pet Food Express

Pet care

Animal Welness Center

Pet care

Lutheran Church of Resurrection

Place of worship

Church of the Nativity

Place of worship

Hillside Church of Marin - Lucas Valley

Place of worship

First Presbyterian Church

Place of worship

Saint Raphael Church

Place of worship

Aldersgate Methodist 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

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

FedEx Express Box

Public service

Union Bank

Public service

Opus Bank

Public service

Marin County Historical Society Archives and Library

Entertainment

Rafael Cinema

Entertainment

Pickleweed Children's Center

Entertainment

Bartolini Gallery

Entertainment

San Rafael Public Library

Entertainment

Marin County Library

Entertainment

Amphitheater

Entertainment

China Camp State Park Museum

Entertainment

Showcase Theatre

Entertainment

Marin County Historical Society Archives and Library

Entertainment

Rafael Cinema

Entertainment

Pickleweed Children's Center

Entertainment

Bartolini Gallery

Entertainment

San Rafael Public Library

Entertainment

Marin County Library

Entertainment

Amphitheater

Entertainment

China Camp State Park Museum

Entertainment

Showcase Theatre

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 $2,968 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

$2,968/month

Average rental size

821 sqft

Rent ranges

Under $1,000: 0%
$1,001 - $1,500: 0%
$1,501 - $2,000: 7.3%
$2,001 - $2,500: 18.7%
$2,501 - $3,000: 28.2%
Over $3,000: 45.8%

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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