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    $2,400/moFees may apply

    38 Bret Ave, # Adu, San Rafael, CA 94901

    Studio
    330sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats OK
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Wall furnace
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Separate kitchenPrivate entranceQuiet garden settingBreakfast barFresh paintNew wide-plank flooringTile counters
    MOVE-IN SPECIAL: move in by November 30 and the owner pays your first 6 months of PG&E. Bright, fully detached studio cottage behind the main house, with its own private entrance and a quiet garden setting. Recently refreshed throughout: new wide-plank flooring, fresh paint, and a vaulted ceiling with a ceiling fan that makes the space feel open and airy. French doors open onto a private patio and fill the living area with natural light. The separate kitchen has a gas range with a stainless hood, a full-size refrigerator, tile counters, a breakfast bar, and a window over the sink. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, vanity, and built-in shelving. Two closets provide good storage for a studio. What's included: owner pays water and garbage, tenant pays PG&E. On-site laundry. Free street parking, with one off-street space available on request. No smoking anywhere on the property. Cats welcome (up to 3), no dogs. Lease from 3 months, long or short term. $1,000 security deposit, renters insurance required. Quiet residential street in the Bret Harte neighborhood, minutes from downtown San Rafael, the SMART train and transit center, Highway 101, shops, and restaurants, with easy access to the Larkspur ferry and San Francisco. LONG OR SHORT TERM, 3-month minimum. Rent is $2,500/month, due on the 1st. Security deposit of $2,000 due at signing, along with the first month's rent. Utilities: owner pays water and garbage. Tenant is responsible for PG&E (gas and electric). Move-in special: move in by November 30, 2026 and the owner pays your first 6 months of PG&E. On-site laundry available. Free street parking; one off-street space available on request. Renters insurance required. No smoking anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. Cats welcome (up to 3), no dogs.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 0
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 330 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Barbecue, Private Entrance

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: San Rafael

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/29/2026Price change$2,400-4%$7/sqft
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    10/27/2026Listed for rent$2,500$8/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Bret Harte

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    • Special offer! Move-in special: owner pays your first 6 months of PG&E (gas and electric). Move in by November 30, 2026.
      Expires November 30, 2026