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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (16 Rentals)
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29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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29 Stone St
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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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 | $2,540 | $1,300 | $6,310 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,268 | $2,757 | $9,320 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,813 | $3,850 | $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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 229 Ellis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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 | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 57 Taylor | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Ehern Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $5.54 price per square foot Plan Skyline Davidson Penthouse Model at 500 Folsom in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,437. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 795 Pine starting at $4,245 with a $5.96 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 Skyline Davidson Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $5.54 |
| 795 Pine | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.96 |
| SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
| Jasper | SP-18 | Studio ,1BA | $6.30 |
| 665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
| 737 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $5.26 |
| 655 Powell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.40 |
| 57 Taylor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.89 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $5.83 |
Getting Around the Union Square Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?
The cheapest apartment in Union Square is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $5,838.
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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