
Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (321 Rentals)


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190 Union St, Unit Unit B

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14 Sentinel Ct, Unit 1

1565 4th St, Unit 9

120 Coleman Dr

125 Nova Albion Way

107 G St

53 Elizabeth Way

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111 Laurel Pl

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1012 Irwin

19 Madrone

250 Merrydale Rd

Merrydale Meadows

105-107 El Prado Ave
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66-72 Merrydale Rd

22 N San Pablo Ave

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185 Los Ranchitos Rd

1811 Lincoln Ave

4140 Redwood Highway Rd

239-241 Glen Park Ave

1732 Lincoln Ave

1722-1728 Lincoln Ave
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1710 Lincoln Ave

1704 Lincoln Ave

Villa Marin

1605 Lincoln Ave

102 Elizabeth Way

1560-1566 Lincoln Ave

1736 Grand Ave

1553 Lincoln Ave
Civic Center, San Rafael, 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 | $1,983 | $1,795 | $2,260 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,995 | $6,498 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,553 | $2,600 | $5,675 |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Civic Center, San Rafael, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Rafael, this part of town ranks as one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the best-regarded school districts available.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like parks and green spaces? this neighborhood is a highly-rated area for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Civic Center has emerged as one of our favorite high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of town has come to be one of our preferred communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Civic Center
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Civic Center Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Civic Center ranges from $1,995 to $6,498 with an average monthly rent of $2,877.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Civic Center cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Civic Center range from $2,600 to $5,675. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,553.
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