
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (72 Rentals)
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1008 Larkin

580 Ofarrell St

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The Cornelia Suites

1049 Post St

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1028 Howard

229 Ellis
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Civic Center, San Francisco, 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 | $2,639 | $1,175 | $6,695 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $1,400 | $8,811 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,666 | $1,400 | $9,206 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,243 | $2,345 | $7,400 |
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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 FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
816 Geary | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
635 Ellis | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2BrMOHCD80 Model at 1028 Howard in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1035 Sutter starting at $2,815 with a $4.04 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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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1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
1035 Sutter | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
Warrington Apartments | #511 | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Soma Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
750 O'Farrell | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.84 |
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Getting Around the Civic Center Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- 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 a cheap apartment in Civic Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Civic Center is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?
The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $5,681.
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 9 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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