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Apartments Near Dominican University of California

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19
$2,429
San Rafael - Francisco Blvd East
Deal
1775 Francisco Blvd San Rafael, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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Covered Parking
1
$2,295
Marin Landing Apartments
238 Merrydale Rd San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Los Ranchitos
4
$2,750
138 Tunstead
138 San St San Anselmo, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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Yolanda Park
9
$2,400
1441 Lincoln Ave Unit Unit
San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Lincoln
31
$3,200
Ventana Villas
1515-1515 Lincoln Ave San Rafael, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,900
209 Belle Ave
San Rafael, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Bay Islands
26
$2,382 - 3,069
Rafael Town Center Apartments
1050 Court St. San Rafael, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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10
$2,495
1821 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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West San Rafael
16
$2,395
1827 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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West San Rafael
1
$1,850
1009 B St
San Rafael, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Commercial Center
1
$1,950
1200 4th Street, Llc
1200-1212 4th Street/1009 B St San Rafael, CA
Studio | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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1
$7,200
Luxury Waterfront Home With Private Deepwater Dock And Hot Tub- Foundation
10 Capri Ct San Rafael, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Montecito
1
$4,250
16 Latham St
San Rafael, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Commercial Center
1
$3,300
2 Bed/ 1 Ba Condo With Community Pool And Laundry +2 Parking Spaces
237 Picnic Ave #10 San Rafael, CA
2 BR | Oct. 12, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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Picnic Valley
26
$4,550 - 5,995
33 North Apartments
33 San Pablo Ave San Rafael, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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20
$2,595 - 2,695
218 Marin St
San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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Gerstle Park
1
$1,895
9 Marian Ct
San Rafael, CA
Studio | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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3
$2,200
30 Novato St
San Rafael, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
1.3 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,617
164 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.4 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,800
177 D St
San Rafael, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Gerstle Park
18
$2,295
238 Merrydale Rd
San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Los Ranchitos
1
$2,195
137 (300 Merrydale)
300 Merrydale Rd San Rafael, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Los Ranchitos
9
$2,400
206 Ross Valley Dr Unit A
San Rafael, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,795
40 Corte Ramon
Greenbrae, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
2.0 miles from center of campus
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North Larkspur
1
$5,765
Charming Ranch Home In Prime Greenbrae Location! Foundation
36 Bretano Way Greenbrae, CA
3 BR | Nov. 21, 2026
2.1 miles from center of campus
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North Larkspur
33
$8,750
7 Corte Los Sombras
Greenbrae, CA
3 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
2.2 miles from center of campus
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North Larkspur
24
$2,925 - 3,175
920 SFD
920 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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21
$3,695
Aqua Terra Apartments
140-140 Lower Via Larkspur, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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North Larkspur
18
$2,699
1115 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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Surface Parking
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21
$4,550
45 Corte Real, Unit 7
Larkspur, CA
2 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
2.6 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in San Rafael, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 1,300 apartments available in San Rafael.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in San Rafael, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in San Rafael is around $1,950 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Rafael is around $2,400 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Rafael is around $3,400 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in San Rafael, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, the average rent price is $3,400 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,610 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in San Rafael, CA?

Based on average rent prices in San Rafael, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $78,000 to live comfortably.

Dominican University of California

San Rafael is the home of DUC, and Route 101 runs through it. You can hop on 101 and take it east, where it switches to Interstate 580 and can take you over by Berkeley and Oakland. If you take it south, it’s a straight shot to San Francisco and only about a 20 minute drive. I’m not saying you should live in any of these areas, but if you choose to do so, or already live there, the commute would be easy. Route 101 also extends north to communities like Novato and Petaluma. For commuting within San Rafael, the campus is a five minute drive from the center of the city. Regardless of your hobbies or how you get your kicks, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time around Dominican University of California. For example, if you crave the big city then Oakland and San Francisco are within reach by driving or taking public transportation. If you love the outdoors, you can walk to the scenic China Camp State Park from campus, or to the San Rafael Bay. If you just want to have a relaxing weekend shopping, dining, or going to the movies, San Rafael has you covered. And finally, DUC has a lot of events that take place on or near campus if you want to party or enjoy a show.

San Rafael:
September Rent Report

Welcome to the September 2026 San Rafael Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 key findings and figures for the San Rafael rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in San Rafael and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of San Rafael average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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San Rafael Rent Prices Decrease From August to September

San Rafael rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Rafael one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from August to September, San Rafael experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Rafael two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

September Prices: San Rafael vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in San Rafael and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in San Rafael over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the San Rafael suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the San Rafael suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the San Rafael suburbs.

September 2026 Pricing Trends: San Rafael vs. National Comparisons

San Rafael Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in San Rafael over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, San Rafael average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a San Rafael one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about San Rafael and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for San Rafael and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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