Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,500 (32 Rentals)

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$2,315 - $3,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1821 Lincoln Ave

San RafaelCA94901

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1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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

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310 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

310 1st St

310 1st StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Nova at Terra Linda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova at Terra Linda

175 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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1135 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1135 Grand Ave

1135 Grand AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Deer Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Alterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alterra

155 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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15 Bank St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

15 Bank St

15 Bank StSan Anselmo, CA 94960

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Rafael Town Center ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$2,309
Park Hill1x1B1BR,1BA$2,375
One55 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,433
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Marin PropertiesRedwood 1 Bed 1 Bath M 2nd1BR,1BA$2,550
Nova at Terra Linda1x11BR,1BA$2,735
Alterra2x12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$3.42
Prospect Hill Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Marinian Towers Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
1 H St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Alterra2x12BR,1BA$3.78
West End VillasPlan 82BR,1BA$4.13
The Oaktops Apartments2511BR,1BA$3.66
Nova at Terra Linda1x11BR,1BA$3.93
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)1BR,1BA$4.15
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.97

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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!

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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