Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (71 Rentals)

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520 Geary
Studio Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
Studio Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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949 Post St - Age 55+
Studio Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
Senior Living
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Civic Center

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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620 Eddy St
Studio Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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930 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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925 Geary Street
Studio Apartments

925 Geary Street

925 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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O'Farrell Associates LLC.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

O'Farrell Associates LLC.

851 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
Studio Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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635 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

635 Ellis

635 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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57 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Burnette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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725 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post
Studio Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jones Street Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jones Street Terrace

729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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650 Ellis
Studio Apartments

650 Ellis

650 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Mosser Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosser Towers

455 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Post Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Post Arms Apartments

839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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810 Eddy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

810 Eddy

810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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965 Geary Street
Studio Apartments

965 Geary Street

965 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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150 Franklin
Studio Apartments

150 Franklin

150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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691 O'Farrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

691 O'Farrell

683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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124 Mason
Studio Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102

Civic Center, San Francisco, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Jones Street Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,495
O'Farrell Associates LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,495
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites StudioStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $4.05 price per square foot B3 Model at AVA 55 Ninth in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,848. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 2BrMOHCD80 Model at 1028 Howard starting at $2,535 with a $3.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AVA 55 NinthB32BR,2BA$4.05
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
50 Russ St50 Russ2BR,1BA$3.83
990 Geary2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.11
1035 Sutter1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.67
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Warrington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

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 $1,525.

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 $5,783.

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 185 regular apartments in Civic Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Civic Center?

Cheap apartments in Civic Center have an average cost of $734 which is $5,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Civic Center.

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