Montecito-Happy Valley

San Rafael, CA

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Montecito-Happy Valley - San Rafael, CA

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Elegance is around every corner in this quiet San Rafael neighborhood.

Walkable Commuter Family-friendly Historic Views

Bordering San Rafael Creek and Highway 101, Montecito-Happy Valley is a quiet but bustling neighborhood containing numerous elegant, historic homes in addition to shops, markets, restaurants, spas, and salons.

Stunning natural views are plentiful in Montecito-Happy Valley, with convenient access to nearby parks and beaches. The Dominican University of California and the Marin Shakespeare Company are located just minutes north of Montecito-Happy Valley. Downtown San Rafael and its various amenities neighbor Montecito-Happy Valley to the east.

While most errands in Montecito-Happy Valley are in easy walking distance of one another, Highway 101 leading to I-580 is located nearby for a simple commute or a convenient weekend getaway.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Montecito-Happy Valley is $946 for a studio, $1,487 for one bedroom, $1,757 for two bedrooms, and $2,007 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montecito-Happy Valley has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 110 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $946/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 475 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,487/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 112 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,757/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,007/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

89

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • WildCare
  • Hal Brown Park at Creekside
  • China Camp State Park
  • Baltimore Canyon Open Space
  • John F. McInnis County Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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