
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (71 Rentals)
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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 | $2,342 | $1,095 | $5,603 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,400 | $8,958 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,471 | $1,400 | $8,609 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,936 | $2,345 | $9,900 |
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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 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | 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 |
Jones Street Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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AVA 55 Ninth | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $4.05 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
50 Russ St | 50 Russ | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
990 Geary | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.11 |
1035 Sutter | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Warrington Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,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
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 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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