91 Forrest Ave
91 Forrest Ave,
Fairfax, CA 94930
$2,150 | Studio
San Anselmo
San Anselmo, CA
Area Guide
The cozy Bay Area suburb that incubated Hollywood’s biggest hit
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Low Crime
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Upscale
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Located about twenty miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the town of San Anselmo is recognized around the region as one of San Francisco’s most attractive and exclusive suburbs. Stately historic homes and buildings dot the landscape as it blends into the surrounding Marin County countryside, with rolling hills and lush forests lending a scenic element to the community. Upscale homes, apartments, and condos make up the bulk of the rental market, with options available to suit any taste.
The Downtown district features a popular row of boutique shops, with several exquisite cafes and bistros in the mix as well. The low crime rate and superb public schools have made the area highly desirable for folks raising families. The city holds a unique place in filmmaking history: Director George Lucas bought a Victorian home in San Anselmo in the mid-1970s, in which he wrote much of the script for Star Wars (a statue of another legendary Lucas creation, Indiana Jones, stands in front of Town Hall).
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in San Anselmo, CA is $1,050 for a studio, $1,924 for one bedroom, $3,074 for two bedrooms, and $3,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Anselmo has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,924/month
495 Sq Ft
Transportation
82
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
1,224 Students
8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WildCare
- Loma Alta Preserve
- Cascade Canyon Preserve
- White Hill Preserve
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.