
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (32 Rentals)
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27 Stevens Pl, Unit Apt. E

1821 Lincoln Ave

One55 Lofts

260 Merrydale Rd, Unit 26

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1441 Lincoln Ave, Unit C

Lone Palm Court Apartments

1 H St
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130 Spring Grove Ave, Unit ADU

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125 Nova Albion Way

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1476 Lincoln

315 1st St

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21 Merrydale Apartments

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Park Hill
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310 1st St

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Nova at Terra Linda

1135 Grand Ave

Deer Valley

Alterra

954 Lea Dr

15 Bank St
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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 | $2,291 | $2,150 | $2,433 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $2,095 | $3,950 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,629 | $4,995 |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,222 | $3,150 | $4,821 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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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 Marinian Towers Apartments priced from $2,095. Rafael Town Center Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,309. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,309 |
| Park Hill | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| One55 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,433 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Marin Properties | Redwood 1 Bed 1 Bath M 2nd | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,735 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $3.42 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Prospect Hill Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Black Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Civic Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 North Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Prospect Hill Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 1 H St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Alterra | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| West End Villas | Plan 8 | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Nova at Terra Linda | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| Lone Palm Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment is $2,095 at Marinian Towers Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Civic Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Civic Center is starting from $2,629 at Marinian Towers Apartments.
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