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Apartments for Rent in Novato CA - 57 Rentals

Novato, CA Apartments for Rent

Situated along San Pablo Bay north of San Rafael, Novato is a stunning city with fantastic views of the bay and the mountains. It is directly east of Point Reyes National Seashore, a spectacular park covering more than 71,000 acres on the Point Reyes Peninsula. This is the place to go for whale-watching, visiting the Point Reyes Lighthouse, and hiking (see the views from Arch Rock or walk the 308 steps to the lighthouse).

Being part of the San Francisco Bay area, Novato feels country cool with an urban edge. It is home to some major companies, such as BioMarin Pharmaceutical and SPG Solar, and it offers fantastic shops and restaurants in its historic and trendy downtown, wrapped around Grant Avenue. Must-visits include the Novato History Museum, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and Olompali State Historic Park. Located north of Novato, Olompali State Historic Park covers 700 acres and is home to the San Francisco Bay area's oldest house, Rancho Olompali, built in 1776 from adobe bricks.


Novato, CA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Novato, CA?

The average rent in Novato is $2,157. When you rent an apartment in Novato, you can expect to pay as little as $1,910 or as much as $3,065, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Novato, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Novato, CA is $1,910 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Novato, CA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is $2,160 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Novato, CA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is $2,689 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Novato, CA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is $3,065 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Novato, CA?

Transit options in Novato vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 36.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Novato, CA?

In Novato, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like San Ramon Elementary, Rancho Elementary, and Pleasant Valley Elementary.

What are the top middle schools in Novato, CA?

Novato is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Sinaloa Middle, Hamilton Meadow Park, and San Jose Intermediate.

What are the top high schools in Novato, CA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Novato apartments near top-ranking high schools like San Marin High, Novato High, and Nexus Academy.

What colleges and universities are in Novato, CA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Novato, you’ll have access to Dominican Univ. of Ca, Santa Rosa Jr Coll., Petaluma, and Touro University California.

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