What's the average rent in San Rafael, CA?

Rental Market Trends in San Rafael, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in San Rafael, CA is $2,970 per month, which is 51% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,970

2.4%$70 increase month-over-month

-11.0%-$369 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

107

APARTMENTS

$2,792

HOUSES

$5,250

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Rafael, CA at $2,792 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,250 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,525
2 Bedrooms	$3,211
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$7,500
All	$2,970

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Rafael, CA is $2,525 per month, followed by $3,211 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,895
3 Bedrooms	$7,233
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Rafael, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $2,895 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $7,233 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,495
2 Bedrooms	$3,195
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,900
All	$2,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is $2,495 per month, followed by $3,195 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$3,800
3 Bedrooms	$4,700
4 Bedrooms	$8,000
All	$5,250

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Rafael, CA is $1,900 per month, followed by $3,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $8,000 for a 4 bedroom house.