Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (53 Rentals)

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520 Geary
Studio Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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145 Fell
Studio 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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949 Post St - Age 55+
Studio Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
Studio Apartments

620 Eddy St

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

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
Studio Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
Studio to 1 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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Burnette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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57 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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816 Geary
Studio Apartments

816 Geary

816 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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725 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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635 Ellis
Studio Apartments

635 Ellis

635 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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1050 Post
Studio Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post 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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Post Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Post Arms Apartments

839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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965 Geary Street
Studio Apartments

965 Geary Street

965 Geary 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 Apartments

685 Geary

685 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Mosser Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosser Towers

455 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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124 Mason
Studio Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason 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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810 Eddy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

810 Eddy

810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,595
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
57 TaylorStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,625
816 GearyStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $4.18 price per square foot 2x2B Model at Lantern Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 2BrMOHCD80 Model at 1028 Howard starting at $2,535 with a $3.02 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.
Lantern Lofts2x2B2BR,2BA$4.18
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.61
1030-1042 Polk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.14
Warrington Apartments#5111BR,1BA$4.17
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$3.96
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
750 O'FarrellStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Civic Center Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 $1,675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?

The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $5,700.

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 9 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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