Cheap Homes for Rent in Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $3,100 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Union Square area of San Francisco.

property at 960 Market St

$3,190

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$3,190

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$3,190

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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960 Market St, Unit 704

960 Market St
San FranciscoCA94102
property at 960 Market St

$3,190 - $4,295

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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960 Market St

San FranciscoCA94102

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property at 18 Lansing St

$3,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

18 Lansing St

San FranciscoCA94105

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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. Yerba Buena Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $6.67 price per square foot 1 Bedroom B Model at SoMa Square in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,302. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the S-2 Model at Jasper starting at $5,289 with a $9.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SoMa Square1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$6.67
JasperS-2Studio ,1BA$9.74
The Lofts at One PowellH1 0X1Studio ,1BA$5.63
SperaI1BR,1BA$11.07
Modera Rincon HillS07Studio ,1BA$9.40
500 FolsomPlan TwainStudio ,1BA$10.58
PrismS5Studio ,1BA$8.97
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.73
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingSingle Room (Private)1BR,1BA$6.67
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$7.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Union Square?

There are currently 332 Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $20,493. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Square ranging from $3,190 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union Square ranges from $3,190 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,228.

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