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

Mosso

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Japantown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Japantown Studio Apartments | $2,924 | $778 | $8,714 |
Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,463 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,175 | $728 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,755 | $2,850 | $9,495 |
Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 3177 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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L Seven | A23 | 1,019 Sq Ft | $4,140 |
1395 Masonic Ave | model 1 | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1,000 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
2398 Pacific Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1,000 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | $700 |
O'Farrell Associates LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $1,745 |
977 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | $1,795 |
1395 Masonic Ave | model 1 | $1,850 |
Soma Residences | One Bedroom | $1,952 |
57 Taylor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,045 |
781 O'Farrell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,095 |
798 Post | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,195 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
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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
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 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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