Cheap Homes for Rent in Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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960 Market St

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
Ehern Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $4.37 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms D Model at SoMa Square in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,561. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at 845 Pine starting at $5,845 with a $6.09 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 Square2 Bedrooms D2BR,2BA$4.37
845 Pine3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$6.09
The Lofts at One PowellH2 0X1Studio ,1BA$4.60
510 Stockton1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.62
645 Stockton Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$5.90
SolaireA71BR,1BA$6.06
665 Pine1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.89
634 Powell1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$6.37
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble As SingleStudio ,1BA$5.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Union Square?

There are currently 342 Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $26,000. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Square ranging from $1,300 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 $1,300 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,016.

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