
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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949 Post St - Age 55+

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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
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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 | $2,718 | $1,312 | $4,807 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $1,795 | $6,118 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,713 | $2,600 | $7,685 |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,440 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
| Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,144 | $9,144 | $9,144 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Soma Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,779 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $3.83 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Warrington Apartments in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 798 Post starting at $3,095 with a $4.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Apartments | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.83 |
| 798 Post | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 610 Leavenworth | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.91 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 735 O'Farrell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Civic Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Civic Center is at 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Civic Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Civic Center is starting from $2,400 at SF House.
What is the most affordable Civic Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Civic Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Warrington Apartments and starts from $4,600.
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