668 Clay St
San FranciscoCA94111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (76 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
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1010 Bush St
1010 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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935 Geary St
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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640 Broadway
640 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
420 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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730 Stanyan
700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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669 ELLIS Apartments
669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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555 EDDY Apartments
555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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516 Ellis
500-516 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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372 7th Ave
372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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4005 California
4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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Crescent Cove Apartments
420 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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72 Gough
66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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3270 21st
3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Palace Court Apartments LLC.
555 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japantown Studio Apartments | $3,115 | $830 | $8,312 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,123 | $1,500 | $9,211 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,358 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,712 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,276 | $6,550 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Japantown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Japantown area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 516 Ellis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1025 Post | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of February 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $3.41 price per square foot Duboce A1.5E Loft Model at Edgewater in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,599. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments starting at $3,728 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Japantown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Edgewater | Duboce A1.5E Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.41 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.38 |
| 1995 Chestnut Street Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| 3620 Fillmore Street Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Grant Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Japantown, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?
The cheapest apartment in Japantown is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $9,069.
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 9 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 $126 which is $8,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides
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.
Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco
Written by: Shannon Hilson
Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.