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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.
San Rafael, CA Rental Insights
Average Rent Rates
The average rent in San Rafael is $2,157. When you rent an apartment in San Rafael, you can expect to pay as little as $1,800 or as much as $3,267, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.
The average rent for a studio apartment in San Rafael, CA is $1,800 per month.
The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is $2,157 per month.
The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is $2,690 per month.
The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is $3,267 per month.
Transportation
Transit options in San Rafael vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 45.
Education
In San Rafael, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Sun Valley Elementary, Lucas Valley Elementary, and Vallecito Elementary.
San Rafael is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Miller Creek Middle, James B. Davidson Middle, and Venetia Valley Elementary School.
Moving is tough for high school students! Look for San Rafael apartments near top-ranking high schools like Terra Linda High, San Rafael High, and Marin County Special Education School.
If you’re a student moving to an apartment in San Rafael, you’ll have access to Dominican Univ. of Ca, Contra Costa College, and UC San Francisco, Mount Zion.
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