
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)
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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 | $2,174 | $2,150 | $2,199 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $1,810 | $3,900 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,629 | $2,550 | $5,500 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $3,386 | $4,950 |
Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $4,200 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA.
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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 Marinian Towers Apartments priced from $1,999. Park Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,120. 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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Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Park Hill | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
West End Villas | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
The Meridian | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Terra Linda Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 33 North Apartments in the in the Black Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 319 Prospect Dr Model at 319 Prospect Dr, Unit B starting at $5,200 with a $2.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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33 North Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
319 Prospect Dr, Unit B | 319 Prospect Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.81 |
24 E Crescent Dr, Unit 2 | 24 E Crescent Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Meridian | 3x2 Large | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
24 La Vista Way, Unit 24 | 24 La Vista Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Lone Palm Court Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Deer Valley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
Sommerhill Townhouses | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
1202 Nye St, Unit D | 1202 Nye St | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?
The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is Marinian Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $5,200.
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 6 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 $321 which is $4,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Civic Center.
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