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229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (34 Rentals)
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666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Prism
1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Modera Rincon Hill
390 1st StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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SoMa Square
One Saint Francis PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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513-519 Bush St
513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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McAlpin Building
427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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124 Mason
120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1055 Mason
1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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626 Powell
626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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OSM Trade Street
225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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835 Pine
835 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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840 California
840 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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530 Stockton
530 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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698 BUSH Apartments
698 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Taylor Suites
250 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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825 Pine
825 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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655 Stockton
655 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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The Lofts at One Powell
10 Cyril Magnin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Ehren Apartments
825 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
766 Harrison St
San FranciscoCA94107
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Pierre Crest Apartments
755 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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845 California
845 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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The Burke Lewis Apartments
776 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1046 Mason
1046 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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50 Joice
50 Joice StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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621 Stockton
621 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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814 California
814 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1016 Washington
1016 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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18 Lansing St
San FranciscoCA94105
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One Pine Street
1 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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Union Square, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Studio Apartments | $3,882 | $1,300 | $5,918 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,866 | $4,069 | $7,841 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,792 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Square area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. Yerba Buena Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,567. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Prism | S5 | Studio,1BA | $3,110 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S07 | Studio,1BA | $4,215 |
| Jasper | S-2 | Studio,1BA | $4,964 |
| Spera | E | 1BR,1BA | $5,612 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $5,687 |
| Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5,692 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $8.82 price per square foot Plan Golden Gate Model at 500 Folsom in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,687. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the S-2 Model at Jasper starting at $4,964 with a $9.14 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Folsom | Plan Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $8.82 |
| Jasper | S-2 | Studio ,1BA | $9.14 |
| Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $11.10 |
| Spera | E | 1BR,1BA | $11.16 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S07 | Studio ,1BA | $8.82 |
| Prism | S5 | Studio ,1BA | $9.12 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.02 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.56 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Single Room (Private) | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio ,1BA | $14.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Square is under $5,692.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?
The cheapest apartment in Union Square is Prism which is listed at $4,305, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $7,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Square?
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 Union Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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