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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (43 Rentals)
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$1,567
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
325 Sutter St
San FranciscoCA94108
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$2,785
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The Wilson
973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,362 - $10,035
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Prism
1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$3,799 - $8,794Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Modera Rincon Hill
390 1st StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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$4,263 - $4,607Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 13
SoMa Square
One Saint Francis PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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$4,589 - $6,937Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
500 Folsom
500 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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$4,599 - $6,316
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Solaire
299 Fremont StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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$4,724 - $6,640
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Jasper
45 Lansing StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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Spera
39 Tehama StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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$5,000
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700 Mason St, Unit 21
700 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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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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Low Apartments
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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845 California
845 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Pierre Crest Apartments
755 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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The Burke Lewis Apartments
776 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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50 Joice
50 Joice StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1046 Mason
1046 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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621 Stockton
621 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Ehren Apartments
825 Bush 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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One Pine Street
1 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94111
960 Market St
San FranciscoCA94102
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737 Pine
737 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
246 2nd St
San FranciscoCA94105
2 Mint Plaza
San FranciscoCA94103
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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 | $4,129 | $1,300 | $6,314 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,923 | $4,263 | $8,220 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,908 | $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. Ehren Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,025. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ehren Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,025 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | A 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,030 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S02 | Studio,1BA | $4,175 |
| 737 Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
| Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4,599 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Angelo | Studio,1BA | $4,709 |
| Jasper | SP-23 | Studio,1BA | $5,259 |
| Spera | I | 1BR,1BA | $5,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $7.98 price per square foot B1 Model at Prism in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,684. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the C 1X1 Model at The Lofts at One Powell starting at $4,176 with a $6.63 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. |
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| Prism | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $7.98 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | C 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.63 |
| Solaire | A13 | 1BR,1BA | $9.01 |
| Jasper | S-2 | Studio ,1BA | $9.74 |
| 737 Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.32 |
| Spera | I | 1BR,1BA | $10.99 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Twain | Studio ,1BA | $10.34 |
| 700 Mason St, Unit 21 | 700 Mason St | 1BR,1BA | $12.50 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S02 | Studio ,1BA | $11.53 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio ,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 $3,025 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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