
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (126 Rentals)
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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

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Geary Courtyard

Soma Residences
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The Wilson

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

The Oak SF

Fox Plaza

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

505 Taylor St

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

601 Van Ness Ave

50 Jones
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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Prism

150 Van Ness

The Civic

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Hanover Soma West

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1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461

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1190 Mission at Trinity Place

Olume Apartments

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1177 Market at Trinity Place

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Columbia Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

President Hotel Apartments

Oasis Apartments

Madonna Residences

Burnette Apartments

520 Geary

145 Fell
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615 Leavenworth

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

620 Eddy St

1051 Post

665 Eddy

675 OFarrell

Larkin Street Apartments

930 Post

621 Taylor

Jekyll Apartments LLC.
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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 | $3,320 | $1,312 | $4,436 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,341 | $1,795 | $6,849 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,303 | $1,968 | $9,505 |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,489 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,210 | $8,210 | $8,210 |
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There are currently 126 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 Columbia Apartments priced from $895. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of July 03, 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 9 Model at Argenta starting at $4,957 with a $6.03 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 9 | 1BR,1BA | $6.03 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.27 |
| 605 Jones | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $5.65 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H1 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.11 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.56 |
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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 $2,055.
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 $1,995, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $8,210.
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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