Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (338 Rentals)

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206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A
$2,500
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

206 Ross Valley Dr, Unit A

206 Ross Valley DrSan Rafael, CA 94901
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property at 678 Las Colindas Rd

$5,800

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

678 Las Colindas Rd

San RafaelCA94903

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Parkside
$3,341 - $4,080
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101 Sunnyhills DrSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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Hammondale
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Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Rafael Manor

1030 Los Gamos RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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111 Laurel Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Laurel Pl

111 Laurel PlSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Smith Ranch Homes
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Smith Ranch Homes

100-600 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1012 Irwin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1012 Irwin

1012 Irwin StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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19 Madrone
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19 Madrone

19 Madrone AveSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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250 Merrydale Rd
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250 Merrydale Rd

250 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Meadows
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Merrydale Meadows

163 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Flores Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flores Apartments

102-110 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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22 N San Pablo Ave
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22 N San Pablo Ave

22 N San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1811 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1811 Lincoln Ave

1811 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Civic Center, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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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 pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Civic Center area of San Rafael, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 338 available Civic Center apartments priced from $2,095 to $4,995, with an average monthly rent of $3,088.

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 $2,095 to $3,986 with an average monthly rent of $2,686.

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 $2,629 to $4,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,396.

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