
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (112 Rentals)
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225 Ellis St

420 Ellis St

949 Post St - Age 55+

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St

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422 Ellis St

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729 Ellis St

Soma Residences

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555 EDDY Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

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615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

1051 Post

665 Eddy

675 OFarrell

930 Post

621 Taylor

540 Leavenworth Street
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.

1020 Post

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725 Ellis

124 Mason

720 Jones

1050 Post

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Civic Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Studio Apartments | $3,119 | $1,312 | $4,493 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,273 | $1,795 | $6,150 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,669 | $2,600 | $9,810 |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,734 | $5,700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 112 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. 225 Ellis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. 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 |
| 225 Ellis St | Efficiency Studio | Studio, | $1,400 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $3.89 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $2,972. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the One Bedroom with Loft Model at Soma Residences starting at $3,424 with a $4.72 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Soma Residences | One Bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| 166 Langton St, Unit 164 A | 166 Langton St | 2BR,1BA | $4.86 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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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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