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

Rental Market Trends in San Rafael, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in San Rafael, CA is $3,026 per month, which is 55% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,026

-4.3%-$135 decrease month-over-month

2.6%$76 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

110

APARTMENTS

$2,889

HOUSES

$6,450

TOWNHOUSES

$4,133

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Rafael, CA at $2,889 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,450 per month. Townhomes average $4,133 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,595
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,630
4 Bedrooms	$9,000
All	$3,026

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Rafael, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,630 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $9,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,400
4 Bedrooms	$4,495
All	$4,133

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Rafael, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,495 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,495
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,700

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is $2,495 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,850
2 Bedrooms	$4,625
3 Bedrooms	$5,650
4 Bedrooms	$9,000
All	$6,450

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Rafael, CA is $2,850 per month, followed by $4,625 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,650 for a 3 bedroom house, and $9,000 for a 4 bedroom house.