Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (7,854 Rentals)

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$2,423 - $3,966Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,265 - $6,670Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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8 10th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Japantown - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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$2,788 - $10,000Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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How a Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Learn How a Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit from the Renter University at AparmentHomeLiving.com.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Japantown, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for North Central San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Japantown ranks as a favorite part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this neighborhood has established a name for itself as providing fantastic access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has emerged as one of the finest upscale communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this area is one of our preferred submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Japantown Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Japantown

How much are Studio apartments in Japantown?

There are currently 4,301 Studio Apartments in Japantown with rent ranges from $603 to $8,539 with an average price of $3,111.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Japantown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Japantown ranges from $1,250 to $7,249 with an average monthly rent of $3,761.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Japantown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Japantown range from $976 to $20,452. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,117.

How expensive are Japantown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,099 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Japantown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,695 to $26,000 - averaging $7,944 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.