Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,600 (28 Rentals)

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Freedom West Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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La Fnix at 1950
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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730 Stanyan
2 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1200 Francisco
2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Francisco

1200 Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123

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725 Ellis
2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1028 Howard
2 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Howard

1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mercy Family Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Family Plaza

1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2121 Sacramento
2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Sacramento

2121 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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736 Leavenworth
2 Bedroom Apartments

736 Leavenworth

736 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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756 Page
2 Bedroom Apartments

756 Page

756 Page StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1223 Laguna
2 Bedroom Apartments

1223 Laguna

1223-1233 Laguna StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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1436 California St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1436 California St

1436 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sugar Hill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Hill Apartments

1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1106 Bush
2 Bedroom Apartments

1106 Bush

1106 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1740 Washington St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1740 Washington St

1740 Washington StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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50 Russ St
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Russ St

50 Russ StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Grosvenor Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grosvenor Court

2055 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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535 Taylor St
2 Bedroom Apartments

535 Taylor St

535 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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980 Bush
2 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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518-524 6th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

518-524 6th Ave

518-524 6th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Japantown, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Japantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Japantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Japantown is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?

The cheapest apartment in Japantown is SF House which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $11,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Japantown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Japantown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Japantown?

Cheap apartments in Japantown have an average cost of $176 which is $11,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.

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