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Rent Specials

Sign a new lease and save up to $1,400! Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! Limited time only! *Offer valid on select units with lease start date by 9/27/25 and a 12-month lease term. For new residents only, on approved credit. Other lease terms and dates may be available; pricing and offers may vary. Restrictions apply. Security deposit amounts may vary based on credit, rental history, and other qualifying factors. For details on application requirements, deposits, and all mandatory or optional fees, please visit the community’s Leasing Info page on the Essex website.

Monthly Rent

$2,609 - $4,047

Beds

1 - 3

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!

Expenses

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  • $50 Cat Rent:
  • $75 Dog Rent:

One-Time

  • $0 Administrative Fee:
  • $48 Application Fee Per Applicant:
  • $500 Cat Deposit:
  • $500 Dog Deposit:

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About Deer Valley

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature surrounded by peaceful scenery and Marin County’s rolling hills at Deer Valley apartments in San Rafael, CA. Choose from our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes and find your ideal Bay Area sanctuary. Our apartments feature smart layouts enhanced with excellent amenities to create an inviting place to call home. Each residence comes complete with an in-home washer and dryer, and select homes boast elements like air conditioning, vaulted ceilings, wood-style flooring, a gas fireplace, or a private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, experience an array of amenities that offers something for everyone. Take a dip in our pool, visit our two playgrounds or host friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area. Just beyond our grounds, you will find that you are perfectly positioned to savor tranquil seclusion while keeping daily conveniences close at hand. We are located just minutes from access to public transportation and Highway 101, making getting around easy. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.

Deer Valley is located in San Rafael, California in the 94903 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1996 and has 3 stories with 171 units.

Special Features

  • Barbecue area
  • Parking
  • Airbnb-friendly community
  • Night Patrol
  • Storage Units
  • Online resident portal
  • Pet friendly

Community Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • Walk-Up
  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground

Floorplan Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Balcony

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed

A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.

Pets must be spayed/neutered.

  • $500 Deposit
  • $75 Monthly Pet Rent

Cats Allowed

A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.

Pets must be spayed/neutered.

  • $500 Deposit
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent

Commuter Rail

  • Marin Civic Center Smart

    Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi

  • Novato Hamilton Smart

    Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi

  • San Rafael Smart

    Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi

  • Larkspur Smart

    Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi

  • Novato Downtown Smart

    Drive: 11 min 7.6 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • John F. McInnis County Park

    Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi

  • WildCare

    Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi

  • China Camp State Park

    Drive: 15 min 6.6 mi

  • McNear's Beach County Park

    Drive: 20 min 9.5 mi

  • Loma Alta Preserve

    Drive: 22 min 10.2 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

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Private Elementary & Middle School

54 Students
(415) 491-4700
Grades K-8

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

66 Students
(415) 456-8727
Grades 1-12

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