Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,365 - $4,363 | 1-3 Beds
San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
Area Guide
The North Bay’s prime artistic community.
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Just 30 minutes from San Francisco and boasting great schools, over a dozen city parks, and a thriving cultural scene, San Rafael apartments are a great choice for folks who work in the city. As a community, San Rafael is very much in touch with the arts. Several art and history museums dot the map, and the monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk is very popular among locals.
Ever since Bay Area native George Lucas chose San Rafael as the home for his special effects company Industrial Light and Magic, the city has seen a significant amount of filmmaking activity. Movie buffs will also love taking advantage of the Smith Rafael Film Center, which screens an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films in a gorgeous downtown art deco theater. Outdoorsy types will appreciate the nearby coastal nature preserves and the relatively close proximity of the massive National Forests to the north.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in San Rafael, CA is $1,789 for a studio, $2,139 for one bedroom, $2,707 for two bedrooms, and $3,312 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Rafael has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,139/month
635 Sq Ft
House
$6,244/month
1,118 Sq Ft
Transportation
76
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
45
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
60
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
354 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
420 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
1,063 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
608 Students
6
Venetia Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
728 Students
4
Marin County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
201 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,189 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,265 Students
6
Marin County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
201 Students
Rating Unavailable
Marin School of Environmental Leadership
Public
Grades 9-12
90 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WildCare
- China Camp State Park
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
- John F. McInnis County Park
- McNear's Beach County Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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