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  2. Building Photo - Finch at Larkspur
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    1 BED
    $4,068
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,068 - $4,368
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,068 - $4,368

    Finch at Larkspur

    700 Lincoln Village Cir, Larkspur, CA 94939
    (415) 687-5526
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    1 BED
    $4,447
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,405 - $4,574
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,447 - $4,616

    Tidewood

    100 Old Quarry Rd, Larkspur, CA 94939
    (628) 240-1391
  7. Building Photo - Parkside
    1 BED
    $3,341
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,308
    Required Monthly Fees$33
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,341

    Parkside

    101 Sunnyhills Dr, San Anselmo, CA 94960
    (628) 266-4913
  16. 1 BED
    $3,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,850

    9-11 Hillside Ave

    9-11 Hillside Ave, Kentfield, CA 94904
  20. Building Photo - 680 Rosal Way
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    680 Rosal Way Unit A'

    680 Rosal Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
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  21. Building Photo - 44 Ida St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    44 Ida St Unit 44 Ida St

    44 Ida St, San Rafael, CA 94901
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  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,850

    9 Hillside Ave Unit 9A

    9 Hillside Ave, Kentfield, CA 94904
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  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    1441 Lincoln Ave Unit C

    1441 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
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    Hammondale

    5 Hammondale Ct, San Rafael, CA 94901
  30. Building Photo - Deer Valley
    1 BED
    $2,767

    Deer Valley

    2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
  32. 1 BED
    $2,475

    Park Hill

    1747 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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San Rafael, nestled in Marin County, combines natural surroundings with city amenities. Founded in 1817 around Mission San Rafael Arcángel, this county seat enjoys Mediterranean weather with mild temperatures year-round. Outdoor recreation abounds at China Camp State Park and along Big Rock Ridge trails. Located just 16 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Rafael provides convenient access to San Francisco while maintaining its own distinct character.

San Rafael's rental options span from downtown to Terra Linda, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,166 monthly. The San Rafael Transit Center and SMART train service connect residents throughout the Bay Area. The city hosts major employers including BioMarin and Kaiser Permanente, while Dominican University of California enhances the educational landscape. Downtown features the restored Smith Rafael Film Center, and the city's historic architecture reflects its Spanish mission heritage.

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Terra Linda High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
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San Rafael High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
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San Rafael High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
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Madrone High Continuation School

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Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
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Miller Creek Middle School

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Grades 6-8
620 Students
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Miller Creek Middle

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Grades 6-8
620 Students
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James B. Davidson Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,052 Students
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Sun Valley Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
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Sun Valley Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
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Vallecito Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
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Lucas Valley Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
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Laurel Dell Elementary

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Grades K-5
287 Students

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