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668 Clay St
668 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St
706 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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8 Doric Alley
8 Doric AlleySan Francisco, CA 94133
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
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$1,495 - $1,567Studio Apartments Available Feb 1
Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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FOUND Study San Francisco
16 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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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 | $3,065 | $830 | $5,160 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,844 | $1,300 | $7,224 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,634 | $2,600 | $9,450 |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,795 | $5,975 | $7,416 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Prism | S9 | Studio,1BA | $2,960 |
| Ehern Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $6.89 price per square foot Plan Ashbury Model at 500 Folsom in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,117. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 1 Bedroom M Model at SoMa Square starting at $3,298 with a $4.55 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 Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $6.89 |
| SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom M | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| Jasper | 1-C | 1BR,1BA | $7.23 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 510 Stockton | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $5.62 |
| Spera | I | 1BR,1BA | $9.28 |
| Solaire | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $10.04 |
| Prism | S9 | Studio ,1BA | $7.22 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Single Room (Private) | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double As Single | Studio ,1BA | $6.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Square is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is starting from $2,400 at SF House.
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