33 North Apartments
33 San Pablo Ave,
San Rafael, CA 94903
1-2 Beds | $3,895
Rental Market Trends in San Rafael, CA
What is the average rent in San Rafael, CA?
$2,157/month
Average Rent
636 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in San Rafael, CA is $2,157 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making San Rafael one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Rafael, you can expect to pay about $1,800 per month for a studio, $2,157 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,690 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,267 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Rafael, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $62 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in San Rafael, CA
Last Updated November 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
15%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
55%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Rafael?
Based on current rent prices, Lincoln-San Rafael Hill, Canal Waterfront and Domincan-Black Canyon are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Rafael.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Rafael?
Based on current rent prices, Canal, Gerstle Park and Downtown San Rafael are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Rafael.
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Which San Rafael neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Rafael with the most apartments available are Canal, Downtown San Rafael and Smith Ranch .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Rafael, CA?
Because the average rent in San Rafael is $2,157, you’ll want to make about $7,190 per month or $86,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does San Rafael, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Rafael, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,541/month
$1,873/month
One Bedroom
$1,880/month
$1,883/month
Two Bedroom
$2,204/month
$2,477/month
Three Bedroom
$2,537/month
$3,368/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.