
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Civic Center area of San Rafael.


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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 |
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Civic Center Studio Apartments | $2,139 | $2,129 | $2,150 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,148 | $3,900 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $2,464 | $5,795 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $3,386 | $4,600 |
Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 13 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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One55 Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,148 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Rafael Town Center Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,408 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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33 North Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Deer Valley | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.80 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Bella Vista | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
One55 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
McInnis Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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