Cheap Homes for Rent in Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,300 (11 Rentals)

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601 Van Ness Ave

San FranciscoCA94102

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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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoPrivate Room1BR,1BA$700
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
516 Ellis1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $3.83 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Warrington Apartments in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 635 Ellis starting at $2,895 with a $4.17 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.
Warrington Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$3.83
635 Ellis2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$4.17
455 Hyde1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$4.00
The Lofts at One PowellH2 0X1Studio ,1BA$4.11
610 Leavenworth1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$4.00
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.77
650 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.89
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Civic Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Civic Center?

There are currently 556 Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,312 to $10,000. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Civic Center ranging from $2,375 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Civic Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Civic Center ranges from $2,375 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,052.

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