Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,562 - $3,761 | 1-3 Beds
Smith Ranch
San Rafael, CA
Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
The Smith Ranch neighborhood lies five miles north of downtown San Rafael on Highway 101 and a 45-minute drive from San Francisco. Many of the rental apartments in the area sit within complexes that provide a range of on-site amenities.
Independent stores in the area include Warm Things for home bedding and Northgate Florist for customized floral arrangements and bouquets. Residents can grab a sandwich at Smith Ranch Deli & Market and enjoy an evening meal at Sakura Sushi. Alternatively, Italian fare at Mulberry Street Pizzeria includes the popular "For the Love of Mushrooms" wheat-crust pizza. For a greater variety of shops, including popular anchor stores, visit Northgate Mall, a six-minute drive away.
When it comes to outdoor activities, locals go to McInnis Park Golf Course, partake in fishing at Lagoon Park, or they drive to the San Pedro Mountain's Open Space Reserve to hike the trails.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Smith Ranch is $2,465 for a studio, $2,613 for one bedroom, $3,309 for two bedrooms, and $4,368 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smith Ranch has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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570 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,465/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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733 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,613/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,013 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,309/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,234 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,368/month
Average Rent
Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
39
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
34
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Reviews of Smith Ranch - San Rafael, CA
Niche Reviews
8 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
SIDEWALKS ARE NOT MAINTAINED DRIVERS DO NOT CARE
Niche User
10 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
JOBS FOR MY MAJOR IS GROWING IN SAN FRAN AREA
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John F. McInnis County Park
- WildCare
- China Camp State Park
- Loma Alta Preserve
- McNear's Beach County Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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