Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Civic Center

$4,753/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Civic Center is $4,753 per month as of October 2026. This is 150% above the national average rent, or $2,853 more per month.

$6.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Civic Center

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Civic Center rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Civic Center have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Civic Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Civic Center is $4,957, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Civic Center run $4,534 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,084.

Listings

Studio

$2,909

6%

12%

1 bedroom

$4,300

4%

20%

2 bedroom

$6,084

5%

22%

3 bedroom

$6,997

12%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,909

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,084

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,997

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Civic Center and Cow Hollow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Civic Center

Median rent price$4,753
increased by150%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,995
increased by216%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

929 Ofarrell St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Civic Center apartment for rent in San Francisco

Studio

1 bath

$2,095

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1117 Geary Blvd #406 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Civic Center apartment for rent in San Francisco

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
179 Oak Street / 72 Lily Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.7

Very good

179 Oak Street / 72 Lily Street

179 179 Oak Street / 72 Lily Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Studio

1 bath

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1050 Franklin Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1050 Franklin Street

1050 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Studio

1 bath

$2,575

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Civic Center rental market.

How much is rent in Civic Center?

The average rent in Civic Center is $4,753 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Civic Center?

Average rent prices in Civic Center have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Civic Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Civic Center is 150% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,853 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Civic Center?

To comfortably afford rent in Civic Center, you'd need to earn approximately $190,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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