
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $875 (10 Rentals)


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Yerba Buena Commons
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Union Square Studio Apartments | $3,014 | $875 | $5,000 |
Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $2,200 | $8,370 |
Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,621 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,342 | $4,495 | $7,779 |
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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 $2,736.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?
The cheapest apartment in Union Square is Yerba Buena Commons which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $6,708.
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 4 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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