FAIRWAYSan Rafael, CA

The Oaktops Apartments

251-253 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903

Property Summary

This apartment community in San Rafael offers one-bedroom floor plans featuring modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Residents enjoy interior details such as crown molding, hardwood floors, and walk-in closets. Each unit includes a private balcony, patio, or deck, along with one assigned parking space in a shared garage. The property provides on-site management and maintenance, with gated entry for the community. Cats are welcome, and dogs are considered with management approval.

Renter brief

At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,635/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 19, 2026

Available units

Checked 4 days ago

1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft²
Available Now
$2,635/mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Unit 6
Available Now
$2,655/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,635

Within 3 mi median$2,596

Source · 97 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonAverage

Within 2% of the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 97 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

4.7 mi straight-line distance to Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1989

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

Recycling
Laundry Facilities
Gated
Maintenance On Site

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy

Dogs✓ Allowed

Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits

One-time fees

Application fee$65

Monthly fees

Garage parking$0/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

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3.0

5 reviews

Review Summary

Residents praise the attentive staff, safe environment, and views.
However, several residents report significant issues including water damage in storage units, noise, and a non-responsive manager.
3.0 stars across 5 reviews.

Ruth Sahlemariam

4 years ago

My husband and I lived at Oaktops for close to two years and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. Jana, the property manager, is by far the most attentive, transparent, and caring proper...

Eyerusalem Gettiye

3 years ago

I have been using the Oaktops apartment storage for 4 years and I paid on time, most of the time paid 6 months in advance. The storage building had water damage and I was told to move out my belonging...