Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (319 Rentals)

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250 Merrydale Rd
Studio Apartments

250 Merrydale Rd

250 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Monte Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista Apartments

300 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Meadows

163 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Flores Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flores Apartments

102-110 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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22 N San Pablo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 N San Pablo Ave

22 N San Pablo AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Merrydale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrydale Apartments

11-17 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Bella Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

255 Channing WaySan Rafael, CA 94903
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Hammondale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammondale

5 Hammondale CtSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1811 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1811 Lincoln Ave

1811 Lincoln AveSan 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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1732 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1732 Lincoln Ave

1732 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1741 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

1741 Lincoln Ave

1741 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1720 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Lincoln Ave

1720 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Civic Center, San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Civic Center, San Rafael, and the greater San Francisco area. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Rafael, this part of town ranks as one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the best-regarded school districts available.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and green spaces? this neighborhood is a highly-rated area for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Civic Center has emerged as one of our favorite high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of town has come to be one of our preferred communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

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 Civic Center

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Civic Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Civic Center ranges from $2,050 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,589.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Civic Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Civic Center range from $2,350 to $5,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,538.

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