Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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Prism
$3,075 - $3,635
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Prism

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

513-519 Bush St

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

McAlpin Building

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

57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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124 Mason
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124 Mason

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

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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626 Powell
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626 Powell

626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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OSM Trade Street
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OSM Trade Street

225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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835 Pine
Studio Apartments

835 Pine

835 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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840 California
Studio Apartments

840 California

840 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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530 Stockton
Studio Apartments

530 Stockton

530 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Taylor Suites
Studio Apartments

Taylor Suites

250 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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825 Pine
Studio Apartments

825 Pine

825 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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655 Stockton
Studio Apartments

655 Stockton

655 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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634 Powell
Studio Apartments

634 Powell

634 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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845 California
Studio Apartments

845 California

845 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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655 Powell
Studio Apartments

655 Powell

655 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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 $5,692.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?

The cheapest apartment in Union Square is SF House which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $7,390.

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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