Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)

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The Wilson
$2,349 - $2,578
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$2,341 - $2,570
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 522 Geary St

$2,495 - $2,795

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522 Geary St

San FranciscoCA94102
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Prism
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$2,559 - $10,000
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$2,522 - $9,963
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
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513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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57 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Ehren Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ehren Apartments

825 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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124 Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1055 Mason
Studio Apartments

1055 Mason

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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626 Powell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

626 Powell

626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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OSM Trade Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

OSM Trade Street

225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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Low Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Low Apartments

1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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835 Pine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

835 Pine

835 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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840 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

840 California

840 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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530 Stockton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

530 Stockton

530 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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698 BUSH Apartments
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698 BUSH Apartments

698 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Taylor Suites
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Taylor Suites

250 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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825 Pine
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

825 Pine

825 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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655 Stockton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

655 Stockton

655 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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845 California
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

845 California

845 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1046 Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1046 Mason

1046 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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50 Joice
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Joice

50 Joice StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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621 Stockton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

621 Stockton

621 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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814 California
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

814 California

814 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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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. Ehren Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
Ehren Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
PrismS8Studio,1BA$2,559
The Lofts at One PowellH2 0X1Studio,1BA$2,849
Modera Rincon HillS02Studio,1BA$4,156
SolaireA9Studio,1BA$4,600
SperaH1BR,1BA$4,937
500 FolsomPlan BassettStudio,1BA$5,587
795 Pine2 Bedroom 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment2BR,2BA$9,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $9.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment Model at 795 Pine in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $9,945. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the Plan Presidio Model at 500 Folsom starting at $6,467 with a $7.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
795 Pine2 Bedroom 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment2BR,2BA$9.49
500 FolsomPlan Presidio1BR,1BA$7.98
The Lofts at One PowellH2 0X1Studio ,1BA$4.60
SolaireA9Studio ,1BA$7.93
SperaH1BR,1BA$10.14
PrismS6Studio ,1BA$7.51
Modera Rincon HillS02Studio ,1BA$11.48
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$7.04
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingSingle Room (Private)1BR,1BA$6.67
SF HouseUrban NestStudio ,1BA$14.61

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 $2,575 at Ehren Apartments.

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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