What is the average rent in Union Street?

The median asking rent in Union Street is $5,500/mo across 25 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,120/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Union Street?

A one-bedroom in Union Street runs about $3,950/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,238/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Union Street?

At the 30% rule, the $5,500/mo median asking rent in Union Street takes about $220,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Union Street?

74% of Union Street's 4,763 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Union Street right now?

26 rentals are available in Union Street right now, 25 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 29 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Union Street cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Union Street's $3,120/mo median is 18% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Union Street, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Union Street is $5,500/mo across 25 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,120/mo (Census estimate) — 18% above the SF Bay Area average and 123% above the national one. 74% of the 4,763 people here rent. Fairway tracks 29 Union Street properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Union Street?

A one-bedroom in Union Street runs $3,950/mo and a two-bedroom $7,238/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$4,065/mo	32%	8	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$3,950/mo	24%	6	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,238/mo	32%	8	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$10,950/mo	12%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Union Street, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Union Street's $5,500/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Union Street

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Union Street pay in rent (Census data).

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

87%

Is Union Street a good place to live?

Yes: Union Street grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Union Street$5,50025A+

Pacific Heights$5,79578A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason$7,9903A+

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

Cow Hollow$8,2807A+

Marina$5,30063A+

Japantown$4,2737A+

Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Union Street.

Population4,763

Median Income$215K

White

68%

Asian

15%

Hispanic

Two or More

Pacific Islander

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Union Street get to work.

Drive Alone22%

Walk/Bike13%

Work from Home40%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Union Street.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

54%

Large Apt Building

35%

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

19%

1940–1959

12%

Before 1939

52%

Renting in Union Street, explained

What is the average rent in Union Street?: The median asking rent in Union Street is $5,500/mo across 25 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,120/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Union Street?: A one-bedroom in Union Street runs about $3,950/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,238/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Union Street a good place to live?: Yes: Union Street grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Union Street?: At the 30% rule, the $5,500/mo median asking rent in Union Street takes about $220,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Union Street?: 74% of Union Street's 4,763 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Union Street right now?: 26 rentals are available in Union Street right now, 25 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 29 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Union Street cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Union Street's $3,120/mo median is 18% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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