
Cheap Homes for Rent in Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)
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Union Square, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Union Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,493 | $4,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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. Yerba Buena Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
57 Taylor | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $5.90 price per square foot Plan Dolores Model at 500 Folsom in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,210. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 795 Pine starting at $4,255 with a $5.98 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. |
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500 Folsom | Plan Dolores | 1BR,1BA | $5.90 |
795 Pine | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.98 |
SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom E | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
The Paramount | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
645 Stockton Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.71 |
665 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
737 Pine | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.97 |
Jasper | SP-1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.92 |
Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $5.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Union Square?
There are currently 329 Apartments for Rent in Union Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $21,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Square ranging from $1,400 to $20,000.
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 $1,400 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,996.
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