Sign a new lease and save up to $3,100! Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! Limited time only! *Lease terms vary. Savings split between months two and three. Lease start by 11/15/25. New residents only, on approved credit. Restrictions apply - see leasing for details.
Pricing and Floor Plans
2 Bed 2 Bath
$3,067 - $3,187
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 981 Sq. Ft.
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6 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0634
$3,067
981 Sq. Ft.
Now
1235
$3,137
981 Sq. Ft.
Now
0435
$3,187
981 Sq. Ft.
11/13/25
2 Bed 1 Bath
$3,007
2 Beds, 1 Bath
, 848 Sq. Ft.
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Dec. 31
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0636
$3,007
848 Sq. Ft.
12/31/25
New
3 Bed 2 Bath
$3,709 - $3,777
3 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,159 Sq. Ft.
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Dec. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0128
$3,777
1,159 Sq. Ft.
12/7/25
0626
$3,709
1,159 Sq. Ft.
12/30/25
0621
$3,709
1,159 Sq. Ft.
12/31/25
3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome
$4,357
3 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,322 Sq. Ft.
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Nov. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1013
$4,357
1,322 Sq. Ft.
11/21/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Details
Lease Term Options
We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Property Information
Built in 1996
171 units / 3 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$48 one-time
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$0 one-time
Due at Move-Out
Situational
Late Fee
$0
Security Deposit - Non-Refundable
$0 one-time
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Shoppers will appreciate Deer Valley proximity to Northgate Retail Center and Marinwood Shopping Center. Northgate Retail Center is 1.2 miles away, and Marinwood Shopping Center is within a 43 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 32, Deer Valley has some transit, including 5 transit stops within 7.6 miles. Transit options include Marin Civic Center Smart and Novato Hamilton Smart.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Deer Valley are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 1.4 miles, including John F. McInnis County Park.
Airports
Living in Smith Ranch provides easy access to San Francisco International, located just 56 minutes from Deer Valley. Another nearby airport is Metro Oakland International, located 35.5 miles away.
We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature surrounded by peaceful scenery and Marin County’s rolling hills at Deer Valley apartments in San Rafael, CA. Choose from our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes and find your... ideal Bay Area sanctuary. Our apartments feature smart layouts enhanced with excellent amenities to create an inviting place to call home. Each residence comes complete with an in-home washer and dryer, and select homes boast elements like air conditioning, vaulted ceilings, wood-style flooring, a gas fireplace, or a private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, experience an array of amenities that offers something for everyone. Take a dip in our pool, visit our two playgrounds or host friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area. Just beyond our grounds, you will find that you are perfectly positioned to savor tranquil seclusion while keeping daily conveniences close at hand. We are located just minutes from access to public transportation and Highway 101, making getting around easy. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature surrounded by peaceful scenery and Marin County’s rolling hills at Deer Valley apartments in San Rafael, CA. Choose from our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes and find your ideal Bay Area sanctuary. Our apartments feature smart layouts enhanced with excellent amenities to create an inviting place to call home. Each residence comes complete with an in-home washer and dryer, and select homes boast elements like air conditioning, vaulted ceilings, wood-style flooring, a gas fireplace, or a private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, experience an array of amenities that offers something for everyone. Take a dip in our pool, visit our two playgrounds or host friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area. Just beyond our grounds, you will find that you are perfectly positioned to savor tranquil seclusion while keeping daily conveniences close at hand. We are located just minutes from access to public transportation and Highway 101, making getting around easy. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
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Property Address: 2500 Deer Valley Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
worst place to live save this really bad experience and they erase your bad grades
I would never return to this place they rented me an apartment full of insects I kept the photos I asked them to return my money and they would compensate me with my moving expenses, terrible treatment of the manager never solved me and I only returned very little of everything that I I paid them and they gave me an apartment infested with insects
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1/21/16
Nice, but pricey
Nice units, good layout, grounds are well-maintained. In-suite laundry really convenient. Assigned parking, but if you need extra it can be hard to find a spot sometimes. Kitchen could use an upgrade - cabinets and counter-tops are showing their age. I'd still say it's pricey for what you get, though, and rent has increased significantly each year for the past 3 years.
