2500 Houses for Rent in San Rafael, California

Explore Wonderful Houses for Rent in San Rafael, CA

San Rafael is located on the San Pablo Bay, just north of San Francisco. It hosts the Sunday Farmers Market for the Agricultural Institute of Marin, which is one of the largest farmers markets in the state. It also hold the annual Twilight Criterium, which has a DJ, drinks and food. Homes for rent in this area are ideal for families who love entertainment, since it has a bustling downtown area with an art walk, a film center, and plenty of local businesses and boutiques.

Facts for Renters

• Residents can enjoy the many events hosted by the city, like the Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland. It features a marketplace, arts and crafts, a parade, a tree lighting ceremony, live music, a children's activity area and sledding. There's also the Downtown Farmers Market Festival, which has music, food and fresh produce. 
• Industrial Light and Magic is known for being one of the most innovative and important visual effects companies in the world. It has it's roots in San Rafael, where it was started under the ghost name Kerner Optical so that George Lucas could produce the Star Wars films in secrecy.
• The city grew around the Mission San Rafael Archangel, which was built in 1817. It was originally intended to be a hospital area for the Native Americans who has become ill during their time at San Francisco Mission Dolores.

Resources for Renters

• The community-based Sustainable San Rafael website helps residents learn how to reduce waste and create sustainable practices for the city. 
• At the website for the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce residents can view a listing of area businesses and read the group's newsletter.
• Renters can use the San Rafael Police Department website to learn about community safety and file reports and complaints.