Property Showing: Monday, June 29th at 12:00PM and 5:30PM
Nestled in the heart of downtown San Rafael on the east side of Highway 101, this private studio is ideally located. It is within walking distance to Whole Foods (8 minutes), the SMART Train Station (6 minutes), coffee shops, and other downtown amenities. Dominican University is also just minutes away, making this an excellent location for commuters, students, and professionals alike.
The studio is one of two units in a duplex situated behind a single-family home, offering privacy and a quiet residential setting. Accessed by a staircase, the unit features a bright living space, a large closet, one full bathroom, a small kitchen with a beautiful Mount Tam view (not seen in photos), and a private outdoor deck/patio.
Recent upgrades (June - 2026) include fresh interior paint throughout, new flooring, new kitchen countertops, painted cabinets, new blinds throughout, new wall furnace, a new dishwasher, and a new range hood fan.
Shared laundry and garage storage/parking are also available.
Lease Term: Month-to month
Owner pays: Water, sewer, and trash
Tenant pays: Electricity, internet, cable, and any other optional services
Parking: Unit A tenant shares garage space under Unit B. Tenant has the exclusive right to use the right-side parking bay of the garage. This space may be used for parking one vehicle, personal storage, and access to washer/dryer.
Apartment for rent
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$2,200/mo
Fees may apply
527 Mission Ave, # A, San Rafael, CA 94901
Studio
400sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Wall furnace
What's special
New dishwasherFresh interior paint throughoutNew flooringBeautiful mount tam viewBright living spacePrivate studioPainted cabinets
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,200$6/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Montecito/Happy Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi







