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

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1101 Howard St
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$1,945 - $2,431
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$1,945 - $2,431

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1101 Howard St

1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 422 Ellis St

$1,695 - $1,995

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422 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
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Geary Courtyard
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$2,546 - $2,756
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$2,546 - $2,756

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Wilson
$2,798
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$2,798

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 505 Taylor St

$2,695 - $2,995

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505 Taylor St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 601 Van Ness Ave

$3,100

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$3,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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601 Van Ness Ave

San FranciscoCA94102

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Prism
$3,185 - $10,035
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14

Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hanover Soma West
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$3,405 - $9,261
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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Columbia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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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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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

138 Hyde 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post StStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
650 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,795
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1,968
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$2.34
ArgentaPlan 91BR,1BA$6.03
Trinity Towers ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.27
605 Jones1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.65
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80
The Lofts at One PowellH1 0X1Studio ,1BA$5.63
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$5.11
949 Post StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.15
Columbia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$5.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including San Francisco. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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