
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (113 Rentals)
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SF House

949 Post St

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St

1030 Post Street Apartments

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1101 Howard St

347 Eddy St

422 Ellis St

810 Hyde St
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1049 Post St

Soma Residences

505 Taylor St

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The Oak SF

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

550 Jessie St

Fox Plaza

The Kelsey Civic Center
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Madonna Residences

Burnette Apartments

474 Natoma

145 Fell

520 Geary

615 Leavenworth
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

620 Eddy St

1051 Post

665 Eddy

675 OFarrell

930 Post

621 Taylor

1020 Post

57 Taylor

Jekyll Apartments LLC.
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725 Ellis

124 Mason

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720 Jones

1050 Post

Jones Street Terrace

1028 Howard

Post Arms Apartments

750 O'Farrell
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Civic Center, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Civic Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Studio Apartments | $3,393 | $1,095 | $4,885 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $1,795 | $8,500 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,522 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,651 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,275 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 113 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Civic Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Civic Center area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 145 Leavenworth St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 635 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Br / 1 Ba Model at 1101 Howard St in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,968. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the Plan 5 Model at Argenta starting at $4,757 with a $6.19 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Civic Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Argenta | Plan 5 | 1BR,1BA | $6.19 |
| AVA 55 Ninth | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $5.46 |
| Geary Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.11 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.51 |
| Nob Hill Associates LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.79 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.46 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Civic Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Civic Center is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?
The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $4,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Civic Center?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Civic Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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