How much does a recording studio cost to rent in San Rafael?
Recording studios in San Rafael average $180 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular recording studios
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from$75/hr
Gulch Alley Studio
14.1 miles from San Rafael, CA
25
Gulch Alley Studio. The heart of the San Francisco music scene since 2011, our space has been home to some of the best up and coming & established artists the last 2 decades.
Unique and beautiful wood designs, trendy light fixtures, and immaculate studio vibes make this place ideal for
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from$90/hr
DeNoise Studios
15.6 miles from San Rafael, CA
4.8(19)
10DeNoise Studios. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
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from$40/hr
Hobie's Corner
17.1 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(1)
4Hobie's Corner. Our space is a producer, mix/mastering engineer on the go, Hobie's Corner offers a professionally treated room equipped with high quality preamps, stereo compressor, vocal channel strip along with a small variety of high quality vocal mics. If you're neighbors are tired of you making noise,
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from$60/hr
Shuttermindz Studio
17.1 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(10)
5Shuttermindz Studio. All around music production/recording studio. All genres welcome. Tracking, production, mixing and mastering. Primarily focused on hip hop/rap as most of my clients are local artists from the bay area. Room is treated with acoustic panels and has an Isolation booth. gear
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from$100/hr
STAK Space
18.4 miles from San Rafael, CA
4
STAK Space. 🎙️ Need a Recording Studio?
Come check out our YouTube studio and podcast room—fully equipped with professional AV gear to make your recording experience seamless, high quality, and hassle free. Whether you're filming video content, recording interviews, or launching your next podcast series, our space is designed
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from$35/hr
Radium Pictures / Radium Camera
44.4 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(2)
4Radium Pictures / Radium Camera. This Whisper Room SE is located in a quiet office space and is set up for either self recording, or recording with an audio engineer.
The primary use of this booth is for Voice Acting, Voice Over, and Audio Book Narration.
It features an included Audio Technica AT2035
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from$250/hr
Creative Studio space in Downtown
San Rafael, CA
150
We have a large open office studio with desk spaces available for rent, includes a conference room for meetings and full office infrastructure; printers, plotters, kitchen, internet...
Lots of large windows and natural light.
There are approximately 8 desk spaces available for short or long term use. This
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from$85/hr
Spacious Marin County Downtown Studio
San Rafael, CA
5.0(19)
10We are delighted you are bringing your creative energy to our downtown San Rafael space! Our Marin County photography studio has ample shooting and meeting space. We have hosted musicians, celebrities, numerous fashion sessions, loads of tabletop and tons of headshots, family and kid sessions.
Here are
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from$75/hr
Downtown Victorian White Studio
San Rafael, CA
5.0(30)
10We're part of a unique Victorian house converted into working spaces. The house is designated as part of a unique and historic district of San Rafael. San Rafael is the oldest city in Marin County.
We're minutes away from the hustle of the downtown area but
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from$50/hr
Private Training Gym
San Rafael, CA
4
State of the art training gym suitable for 1 5 private clients at a time. Also great for shooting PT/fitness content.
Equipped with top of the line equipment e.g., Kaiser functional trainer, Sorinex squat rack, olympic barbell, transformer bar, kettle bells, medicine balls, dumb bells, plyo
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from$80/hr
Trendy Lounge w/ Kitchen & Breakout Space in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
4.7(16)
48Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A pool table will surely entertain the crowd! Pool use not permitted.
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Kitchen:
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from$100/hr
Classy Vintage Yet Modern Recording Studio With Huge Instrument Room, Control Rooms, And Lounges
11.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
20
Our studio is great for locations requiring an authentic music recording studio vibe. It is spacious, modern yet with a vintage feel, with great lighting, musical props, and multiple recording rooms, booths, and lounges.
Ideal activities would a set or location requiring studio live performance,
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from$35/hr
Multi-Use Creative Space: Board Games & Recording Studio
14.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
4.7(3)
10videos? Our Board Game Room is not only the perfect place for game nights, but it also doubles as a creative recording studio! Whether you're an aspiring YouTuber, podcaster, or content creator, this room offers a quiet place you need to start creating—without the need for
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from$100/hr
Music Recording Studio in the Mission
15.4 miles from San Rafael, CA
5
In the heart of the city lies a bright & airy recording studio on the third floor of a beautifully restored historic church building.
For the independent artist who wants more than just an engineer, but a fellow artist to help them explore new sonic horizons.
Our studio
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from$350/hr
Exclusive, High-End Studio with 24/7 Access – Ideal for Aspiring Artists, Musicians & Podcasters
15.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
8
Step into a beautifully curated studio space designed for creativity, comfort, and inspiration. This spacious, high end studio is adorned with exquisite decor, featuring one of a kind paintings and priceless guitars that add a touch of sophistication. Sink into the comfortable, stylish couches as you
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from$73/hr
Fully Equipped Mission Studio for Creative Projects & Productions
16.2 miles from San Rafael, CA
4.9(195)
50Exclusive Offer for Production Teams!
Book your next shoot with us and receive an instant 25% off for you or someone you refer! Secure your spot before January 1, 2025, and elevate your next creative project!
🎥 The Perfect Production Studio in San Francisco’s Mission District 📸
Located in
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from$450/hr
TURN-KEY SOUND PROOF VIDEO & PODCAST STUDIO PACKAGES: Lights/Cameras/Switcher/Streaming/Crew
16.5 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(190)
12The Producer's Loft Studio. TURN KEY VIDEO & WEBCAST STUDIO RENTAL INCLUDES:
(1) 4K CAMERA PACKAGE
GRIP PACKAGE
LIGHTING PACKAGE
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from$40/hr
Two Story Recording Studio Loft With Options For Filming Or Small Gathering/Meeting
16.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(7)
10If you're looking for a styled room for recording, filming, listening session, private work space, or meeting room let studio accommodate you. Our two level recording space has a specific vibe and feel to it that champions any successful creative endeavor.
The space was created as
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from$55/hr
Photography and Video Production Studio
17 miles from San Rafael, CA
4.7(137)
8Perfectly set up photography / video studio for rent by the hour/ day / week. Permanently installed professional white CYC screen and green screen. This room can be used for portraits, fashion photography, products. Also, film makers can utilize the space and create different sets for
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from$60/hr
Music / Podcast / Voiceover Recording Studio with In-House Engineer
17 miles from San Rafael, CA
4.9(14)
5This studio has been a location for various music videos, podcasts, music writing, recording, mixing, and mastering. There is a vocal booth and a main space with a couch for eating, songwriting, practicing, taking a break, etc. This is the perfect place for small groups or
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from$60/hr
Storefront Records Recording Studio
17.1 miles from San Rafael, CA
15
Our studio is the home studio for three time Grammy winning artist Fantastic Negrito.
We are equipped to record your next project with our in house engineer team.
All you need to do is bring your instruments and your creativity.
We have a drum kit (Has cymbals
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from$85/hr
Jungle Life Music Recording Studio and Rehearsal Space
18.2 miles from San Rafael, CA
15
Elevate Your Sound: Premium Music Recording Studio & Rehearsal Space
Discover a creative sanctuary designed for musicians and bands to bring their sound to life. Our state of the art recording studio and rehearsal space offers everything you need to perfect your music.
Studio Highlights:
Professional Sound Equipment: Top
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from$85/hr
Jungle Life Music Recording Studio and Rehearsal Space (King Room)
18.2 miles from San Rafael, CA
12
Elevate Your Sound: Premium Music Recording Studio & Rehearsal Space
Discover a creative sanctuary designed for musicians and bands to bring their sound to life. Our state of the art recording studio and rehearsal space offers everything you need to perfect your music.
Studio Highlights:
Professional Sound Equipment: Top
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from$50/hr
Downtown city view recording studio
18.3 miles from San Rafael, CA
10
The Reef Studios, located in Downtown Oakland, is a community driven production and recording studio.
We specialize in producing, engineering, recording, and releasing music
while also offering educational programs to teach music creation to the youth.
we believe that, much like a coral reef, our community
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from$80/hr
Podcasting Space + Post Production Hero Suite
20.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(2)
12Oakland Podcast Studio. Editing
Color Grading Suite
Client viewing room
Final watch of a project with color accuracy and surround sound.
Sound finalization 5.1
Podcasting Suite
Interactive meeting room
Recording Studio
Voiceover with engineer
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from$50/hr
Music Recording Studio inside Co-Working Art Building
21 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(6)
6included. We can provide an engineer at additional hourly rate or you can bring your own (or record yourself).
One room Music Recording Studio with Sound booth.
Neumann U 87 Ai Microphone
Universal Audio LA 610 MKII Vocal Compressor/Pre Amp
Apollo Twin MkII Quad Audio Interface
Monitor in sound booth with
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from$150/hr
Podcast Recording Space in a Vinyl Record Store
21.2 miles from San Rafael, CA
5
Podcast Recording Space at a Vinyl Record store.
Great background music collection aesthetic.
Located in Downtown Brisbane, California.
Featured amenities are optional access to our recording equipment: MacBook with Logic Pro and 2 Shure Podcast Microphones and a table.
Filming equipment is also available for Video
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from$210/hr
Green Screen & Sound Stage Studio - Virtual & Broadcast Turn Key Ready & All Inclusive (L@@K)
23.1 miles from San Rafael, CA
15
Green Screen Studio San Francisco. Ever pondered why someone would be standing in a spacious, cavernous studio with an immense green screen that emanates a cold and desolate ambiance? If so, you're not alone! Welcome to San Francisco Green Screen a specially designed, double walled, and soundproof studio that
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from$250/hr
Modern, Industrial || Podcast / Video Studio
30.3 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(3)
6Kolony. A full service video / photography studio in Danville, available for rent.
The space is great for podcasts, interviews, headshots, talking head videos, presentations.
We have professional video, audio, photo and lighting available to rent on site, and our staff of pros are available to assist in bringing
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from$25/hr
Natural Light Photo Studio in East Bay - The Zen Studio
30.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(2)
6Our extra bedroom has been transformed into a versatile "Office Studio" that is perfect for hosting photoshoots, recording podcast, or talking head type video work.
The studio has been thoughtfully designed to meet the specific needs for headshots, portraits, and product photography or certain types of
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from$125/hr
Turn key full video production studio in Sonoma County.
32.4 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(1)
10Head to toe infinite white wall. Green/blue/black screen. The studio was designed by an acoustician giving you high quality audio to go along with your video. Professional lighting & audio are included with the space. Quiet heating and AC. Audio recording booth. Viewing room, half
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from$50/hr
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
33 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(6)
6Elevated Studio Space in Foster City
Discover our intimate studio space, meticulously crafted for diverse recording needs from YouTube videos to professional photoshoots. Nestled within the confines of our garage, this studio is exclusively dedicated to production purposes, bearing the touch of a seasoned Hollywood
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from$250/hr
Industrial chic, downtown music and podcast studio space with intimate performance venue.
37.4 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(3)
16Inviting 10,000 square foot open, industrial chic space located in downtown suburban retail district. 5 skylights bring ample light into the clean and well lit interior space, which houses several areas that are perfect for corporate events and team building exercises grounded in music. We provide
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from$150/hr
Large Professional High Definition Television Studio
44.7 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(68)
50Midpen Media Center. Large, professional HD television studio, with optional recording equipment and facilities. Live audiences, green screen technology, various sets and props available. Adjacent kitchen and green room also available. The studio can be used for gatherings large and small and just about any set or atmosphere can
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from$80/hr
Photography, Video, Studio day
45.8 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(4)
20Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers
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from$50/hr
Fully equipped Podcast Studio
49.8 miles from San Rafael, CA
5.0(1)
8A fully equipped studio with two background choices. Ample of lighting to get your right look. We have 4 podcast mics available, two shotgun mics for "mic less" presentations or conversations. We have a Blackmagic 6k and/or Sony Fs7 for use. All
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are recording studios in San Rafael?
Our local hosts have welcomed 661 people into their recording studios with reviews averaging 5 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 100%.
How long do people rent recording studios in San Rafael?
Most recording studios are scheduled for 6 hours, with 12 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Recording Studios starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2025.
Reviews for recording studios
Jeremy B.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Alexey was an outstanding host and the studio was perfect for my audio recording and client interaction needs. Will definitely book again...
Jess B.
Multi-Room Recording Studio with Mid Century Aesthetic
We had a shoot yesterday in this absolutely beautiful music studio, and it was a true pleasure. The space has a quiet charm and artistic spirit that instantly puts you in the right mood for creative work. It’s cozy, visually inspiring, and thoughtfully arranged. The owner is open, professional...
Rony C.
High End Contemporary Space With Multiple Rental Areas - Only Available through October 16th
having lunch or grabbing some fresh air. Cindy and her team were available to help with all our AV needs. We even booked the music studio for a few hours to let our team showcase their talents. What a great experience for our team...
Rodrigo C.
Fully Equipped Mission Studio for Creative Projects & Productions
and also get some super tasty food. The studio is really complete, and you just need to worry about your cameras and mics. Matt is super communicative and makes everything so much easier. So happy with the results of the recording, I will come back...
Christopher D.
Photography / Dance Studio in Union Square
needed a studio last minute and Jessica got me in right away so A+ for responsiveness! The studio team is very accommodating and was willing to take the time to put up a curtain so that the studio had full privacy and even allowed me to extended an extra...
Kristy G.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
used the studio for a recorded work video. It was great. Bobby had some equipment I could borrow (like an awesome mic). Conveniently located in San Francisco with Muni access and parking. I will definitely be booking the space again...
Jaisette H.
A unique Lower Polk venue offering multiple dynamic event spaces, perfect for any occasion!
We had the BEST surprise birthday party in the Music Studio! Tanner and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing, accommodating, and helpful.
The space was perfect for our party and it was so simple to switch from wine and dessert to a full on karaoke jam session on...
Geoffrey H.
Airy Daylight Photo Studio
This studio has a ton of natural light from two huge banks of windows. The host was accommodating and allowed us to use a vacant studio to re-record sound. Beware...there is a very busy road with lots construction right below the windows so if you are looking for...
Steve & Carla H.
A Forest Music Studio
We had such a great time at A Forest Music Studio. The space is clean, cozy, and just has a really good vibe overall. It was easy to settle in and get to work—everything sounded great and the gear was solid. You can tell a lot of care went...
Paula K.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
We had a wonderful experience at the studio. Bobby was super quick in his responses and very accommodating. Lukas went above and beyond to make sure our recording worked even when we ran into some technical difficulties on our end. We felt taken care of from start to finish and...
Ana Carolina O.
Psychedelic Immersive Mylar Mirrored Studio (perfect for photo/video shoots)
The experience was above and beyond, and I highly recommend it! The host answered quickly and provided all the tools for my video recording. The studio itself is not only outstanding but there are different scenarios that you can explore. I couldn't recommend it more...
Gopika P.
Sun-filled Movement Arts Studio with Zen Room
gets beautiful morning light. Tani was very responsive leading up to the workshop, and throughout the weekend.
Aside from some noise from the neighboring recording studio and kind of dirty floors (which you may not notice for other types of events), it was wonderful and we would love to book...
Kristyann R.
Exclusive Venue in West Oakland
Everything I needed.
Thank you for the flexibility and finding us!
A great place to handle any business from makeup, photography, even a full music studio. Privacy was respected as well. I will be booking again in the future.
Thank you for the amazing opportunity.
kristyann...
Lukas S.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
for one of our clients so we booked Bobby‘s space to record it. The space is just what you're looking for when it comes to a professional audio recording. The walls are padded with studio foam and the equipment provided is industry standard for great quality audio recordings...
Don S.
Music Recording Studio near Potrero Hill
The recording session was awesome and a rewarding experience. Adam is easy-going and extremely knowledgeable in his field.
Studio space was clean, neat and inviting.
Shuttermindz studio rates are unbeatable!
Thanks again Adam...
Steve S.
Two Story Recording Studio Loft With Options For Filming Or Small Gathering/Meeting
Excellent quality audio recording, Professional and extremely accommodating AND AFFORDABLE.
I needed to find a last minute solution to track a vocalist under a tight deadline. Ian and Allbay Studios were able to make it happen.
CAN NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH...
Walter T.
Music / Podcast / Voiceover Recording Studio with In-House Engineer
is definitely a professional.
Despite a personal emergency on a very rainy day, he helped me record an interview with 2 participants over Zoom for my podcast with crisp, clear audio. His studio had all the gear I needed, and I'm looking forward to working with him again...
Walter T.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
Conveniently located, this studio had everything I needed to record a high-quality podcast interview
Rachael Y.
Multi Purpose Recording Studio Facilities & Lounge Space
studio and their team were great to work with. We utilized the facilities for a small video shoot with a local artist, and the recording studio and lounge were perfect for our needs. We appreciated their great communication and willingness to help...
Allen Z.
Professional Performance & Events Venue
for an intimate performance to an audience of ~30-40. There are also two bathrooms, so no one had issues waiting. The mirror and recording studio rooms also give the space a lot of versatility for any future activities (e.g., dance performances, recording).
Overall, would recommend...