Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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1 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1476 Lincoln
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1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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West End Apartments
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West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Park Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

Civic Center, San Rafael, 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 1 Bed unit found at One55 Lofts priced from $2,148. Sommerhill Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One55 LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,148
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$2,200
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$2,408
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Deer Valley starting at $4,399 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the Santa Venetia 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.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.06
Deer Valley3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.80
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Bella VistaTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.92
One55 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.90
McInnis ParkBirch1BR,1BA$4.29
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.26
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$4.16
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Rafael. 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Civic Center Neighborhood in San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?

The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is One55 Lofts which is listed at $2,148, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $4,200.

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 6 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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