Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (60 Rentals)

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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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555 EDDY Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Oasis Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oasis Apartments

351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
Studio Apartments

Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Burnette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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516 Ellis
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Ellis

500-516 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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57 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 Post

1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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124 Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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725 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jones Street Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jones Street Terrace

729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1028 Howard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Howard

1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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816 Geary
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

816 Geary

816 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Post Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Post Arms Apartments

839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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676 GEARY Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

676 GEARY Apartments

672-682 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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685 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

685 Geary

685 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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691 O'Farrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

691 O'Farrell

683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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750 O'Farrell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

750 O'Farrell

750 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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150 Franklin
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Franklin

150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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810 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

810 Eddy

810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Crosby Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crosby Apartments

940 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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OSM Trade Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

OSM Trade Street

225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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320 Turk
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Turk

318 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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Civic Center, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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. 516 Ellis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
516 Ellis1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
540 Leavenworth StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
816 Geary1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,745
TL ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
1025 Post1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,717. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the B2-882SQ Model at AVA 55 Ninth starting at $4,095 with a $4.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trinity Towers Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.37
AVA 55 NinthB2-882SQ2BR,2BA$4.64
Grant Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.22
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$4.53
Larkin Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
The Lofts at One PowellH2 0X1Studio ,1BA$4.60
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
781 O'Farrell1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$4.84
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.77
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites StudioStudio ,1BA$4.29

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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 SF House listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment is $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.

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.

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