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Highlights

  • Abundant closet space
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Quartz counters
  • Updated kitchen
  • Street parking
  • Common laundry room

Location

1499 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA|Russian Hill
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Management

Altos Realty Advisors, Inc.

Leasing office

(408) 720-0920

Property Overview

1499 Union Street stands out with a Zumper expert rating of 7.5, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities. Notable features include abundant closet space, stainless steel appliances, and an updated kitchen, all enhancing the living experience. The property enjoys a prime location with a score of 9 out of 10, offering easy access to schools, restaurants, parks, and public transit, making it ideal for those seeking a vibrant social life and environmental sustainability.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.5
Very Good
1499 Union Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$3,995 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful, ground-floor 1 Bed 1 Bath Russian Hill Apartment at the corner of Union & Van Ness. This unit features around 600 square feet of living space. -Spacious living room and bedroom with white oak floors throughout -Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counters -Updated bathroom with stall shower -Abundant closet space -Amazing shared outdoor space *Note- there is no dishwasher nor garbage disposal in the kitchen* Parking -Street Pets -Considered Laundry -Common Laundry Room HVAC -Boiler -NO AC Utilities -Water & Garbage Included

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About 1499 Union Street

HomeApartments in San FranciscoRussian Hill 1499 Union Street

Beautiful, ground-floor 1 Bed 1 Bath Russian Hill Apartment at the corner of Union & Van Ness. This unit features around 600 square feet of living space. -Spacious living room and bedroom with white oak floors throughout -Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counters -Updated bathroom with stall shower -Abundant closet space -Amazing shared outdoor space *Note- there is no dishwasher nor garbage disposal in the kitchen* Parking -Street Pets -Considered Laundry -Common Laundry Room HVAC -Boiler -NO AC Utilities -Water & Garbage Included


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.5
/10
Very Good
1499 Union Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 1499 Union Street
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 1499 Union Street has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 1499 Union Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1499 Union Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1499 Union Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1499 Union Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 1120 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 111 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1499 Union Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Russian Hill

1-bedroom apartments at 1499 Union Street cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Russian Hill.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Russian Hill
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,045
April 2024$2,026
May 2024$2,065
June 2024$2,105
July 2024$2,178
August 2024$2,193
September 2024$2,136
October 2024$2,091
November 2024$2,129
December 2024$2,188
January 2025$2,264
February 2025$2,229
March 2025$2,232
April 2025$2,246
May 2025$2,332
June 2025$2,280
July 2025$2,386
August 2025$2,417
September 2025$2,389
October 2025$2,405
November 2025$2,409
December 2025$2,467
January 2026$2,521
February 2026$2,509
March 2026$2,496
A table of studio rental data trends in Russian Hill
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,545
April 2024$2,507
May 2024$2,403
June 2024$2,405
July 2024$2,433
August 2024$2,491
September 2024$2,538
October 2024$2,570
November 2024$2,525
December 2024$2,595
January 2025$2,570
February 2025$2,514
March 2025$2,403
April 2025$2,457
May 2025$2,476
June 2025$2,572
July 2025$2,520
August 2025$2,745
September 2025$3,055
October 2025$2,831
November 2025$3,041
December 2025$3,028
January 2026$3,028
February 2026$3,122
March 2026$3,160

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $159,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,995.
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Schools near 1499 Union Street

Yick Wo Elementary School

2245 jones st

san francisco, CA, 94133

K-5Public
A

Tule Elk Park Children Center

1950 chestnut st

san francisco, CA, 94123

KPublic
B+

San Francisco Public Montessori

2340 jackson st

san francisco, CA, 94115

K-5Public
A-

Commodore Stockton Children Center

1 trenton st

san francisco, CA, 94108

KPublic
B-

Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School

657 merchant st

san francisco, CA, 94111

K-5Public
C
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Getting around San Francisco near 1499 Union St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1499 Union St, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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