Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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1476 Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Lincoln

1476 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Northgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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West End Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1827 2nd StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 H St

1 H StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Civic Center, San Rafael, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,999
Park Hill1x1B1BR,1BA$2,120
West End VillasPlan 31BR,1BA$2,250
The Meridian1x11BR,1BA$2,350
Terra Linda Manor1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 North Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
319 Prospect Dr, Unit B319 Prospect Dr4BR,2.5BA$2.81
24 E Crescent Dr, Unit 224 E Crescent Dr2BR,1BA$2.67
The Meridian3x2 Large3BR,2BA$3.27
24 La Vista Way, Unit 2424 La Vista Way2BR,1BA$2.90
Lone Palm Court ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Deer Valley1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.64
Sommerhill Townhouses1 bd1BR,1BA$3.65
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.22
1202 Nye St, Unit D1202 Nye St1BR,1BA$3.81

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Rafael. 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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