1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (3,177 Rentals)

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Japantown area of San Francisco, CA is found at L Seven and is listed at 1,019 square feet priced from $4,140. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
L SevenA231,019 Sq Ft$4,140
1395 Masonic Avemodel 11,000 Sq Ft$1,850
2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1,000 Sq Ft$5,000
2398 Pacific Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1,000 Sq Ft$4,250

Cheapest Available Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Japantown of San Francisco, CA is the Double Model starting from $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Japantown is currently $3,817. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble$700
O'Farrell Associates LLC.1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,745
977 PineStudio 1 Bath$1,795
1395 Masonic Avemodel 1$1,850
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom$1,952
57 Taylor1 Bed 1 Bath$2,045
781 O'Farrell1 Bed 1 Bath$2,095
798 PostJr 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,195

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Japantown, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Japantown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Japantown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Japantown is at FOUND Study San Francisco listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Japantown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Japantown is $3,817.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Japantown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 1,019 square feet unit starting from $4,140 at L Seven.

What is the average size for Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Japantown is currently 709 sq ft.

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