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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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$1,300 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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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 | $3,057 | $830 | $5,076 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,676 | $1,250 | $7,548 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,448 | $2,600 | $8,600 |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $14,981 | $6,995 | $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. 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 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Prism | S6 | Studio,1BA | $2,349 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $8.02 price per square foot F Model at Spera in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,198. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the H2 0X1 Model at The Lofts at One Powell starting at $2,550 with a $4.11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spera | F | 1BR,1BA | $8.02 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| Jasper | SP-1 | Studio ,1BA | $7.61 |
| SoMa Square | Studio New Unit 211 | 1BR,1BA | $6.40 |
| Prism | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $6.41 |
| 795 Pine | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $6.63 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S02 | Studio ,1BA | $7.85 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double As Single | Studio ,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 $3,533.
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 $8,000.
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 1 regular apartments in Union Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union Square?
Cheap apartments in Union Square have an average cost of $134 which is $7,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.
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