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  2. Building Photo - Larkspur Courts
    $660 Off
    Price Drop. $660 Off
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    1 BED
    $3,455+
    2 BEDS
    $4,360+
    3 BEDS
    $6,075+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,450 - $8,959
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,455 - $6,230

    Larkspur Courts

    100 Old Quarry Rd, Larkspur, CA 94939
    (628) 240-1391
  6. $677 Off
    Price Drop. $677 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,224+
    1 BED
    $2,230+
    2 BEDS
    $2,889+

    One55 Lofts

    155 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
    (415) 843-6110
  12. FULLY URNISHED Condominium - 72 Surrey Ln
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    72 Surrey Ln Unit 72 Surrey Lane

    72 Surrey Ln, San Rafael, CA 94903
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  13. Building Photo - 109 Hawthorn Way
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    109 Hawthorn Way Unit Hawthorne Hideaway

    109 Hawthorn Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
  14. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825

    81 Angela Ave

    81 Angela Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  15. Building Photo - Park Hill
    STUDIO
    $2,225+
    1 BED
    $2,345+

    Park Hill

    1747 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
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    Pine Lane Apartments

    1115 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904

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San Rafael, CA Apartments for Rent

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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  • Smith Ranch 733 Sq Ft $2,727/mo

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Terra Linda High

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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Madrone High Continuation School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Marin School of Environmental Leadership

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
90 Students
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Miller Creek Middle

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
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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Vallecito Elementary

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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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Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
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Coleman Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
378 Students

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