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666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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639 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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949 Post St
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
1075 Market St
San FranciscoCA94103
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str
1018 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1854-1856-1856 McAllister St
San FranciscoCA94115
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1200 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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2120 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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730 Stanyan
700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Columbia Apartments
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1906 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94103
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
319 Ivy St
San FranciscoCA94102
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell 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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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 | $3,715 | $1,200 | $5,887 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,738 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,645 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,457 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,724 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 209 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 Columbia Apartments priced from $895. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1018 Clay St Model at 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas starting at $4,700 with a $4.48 price per square foot in the Downtown San Francisco 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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| 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str | 1018 Clay St | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.02 |
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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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?
The cheapest apartment in Japantown is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $10,000.
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 13 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 $189 which is $9,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
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