The Civic
101-103 Polk St,
San Francisco, CA 94102
$3,300 - $5,815
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Cathedral Hill/Intermission San Francisco, CA
Located just one mile north of Downtown San Francisco, Cathedral Hill was named after the breathtaking Cathedral of Saint Mary that sits on the north end of the neighborhood. As one of San Francisco’s most densely populated areas, Cathedral Hill packs a lot of attractions into a tight section of town. The Opera Plaza Theater features showings of new hit movies and classic older films throughout the week. Gough Street and Van Ness Avenue run through Cathedral Hill/Intermission. There’s no shortage of cool restaurants and bars here, and they’re all near neighborhood apartments for rent. Pläj Scandinavian Restaurant & Bar is a neat place known for their octopus salad. On sunny summer days, residents head to Jefferson Square Park to watch recreational sports or take their dogs to the off-leash pet park.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cathedral Hill/Intermission is $2,585 for a studio, $3,185 for one bedroom, $4,582 for two bedrooms, and $4,484 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cathedral Hill/Intermission has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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476 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,585/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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686 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,185/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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945 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,582/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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990 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,484/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cathedral Hill/Intermission - San Francisco, CA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Cathedral Hill/Intermission - San Francisco, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
100
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Cathedral Hill/Intermission - San Francisco, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Cathedral Hill/Intermission - San Francisco, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Creativity Museum
- Buena Vista Park
- Randall Museum
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
- Aquarium of The Bay
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.