Sun Valley

San Rafael, CA

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Sun Valley - San Rafael, CA

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As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Sun Valley is $909 for a studio, $1,883 for one bedroom, and $2,343 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sun Valley has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $909/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,883/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 320 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,343/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

32

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • WildCare
  • Hal Brown Park at Creekside
  • Loma Alta Preserve
  • Baltimore Canyon Open Space
  • John F. McInnis County Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Transportation

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MAX, the area's public transportation system, provides affordable and convenient bus services. With service to many stops, a couple of the system's most popular destinations include the Birmingham Zoo and The Summit Birmingham. MAX also runs a paratransit line, which assists riders by picking them up and taking them directly to their destination versus making multiple stops or transferring to another bus. Fare costs $1.25 for adults, $0.60 for seniors and $0.80 for students or children. VIP fare, monthly and college passes are available for those who ride often.

Though the neighborhood is walkable, many people do use their own vehicles for transportation. While hailing a cab proves simple in downtown Birmingham, if you seek cab services in the Sun Valley neighborhood or surrounding areas, call to arrange a pickup. Biker friendly, the area houses over 10 biking trails. Even the buses allow bikers to travel with their bikes. The streets do hold biking lanes.

For those who drive, the area has a number of parking structures, including one on 17th Street and one on Magnolia Avenue. Parking meters can be found along 2nd Avenue South and Valley View Drive. Meters range from $0.50 to $1 per hour and operate Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. However, keep in mind than most establishments have free customer parking. Major highways including I-65, I-59 and I-20 - all easily accessible from this neighborhood.

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