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$603 - $2,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (85 Rentals)
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1226 Grant Ave
San FranciscoCA94133
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$1,121 - $2,692Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$1,300 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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$1,545Studio Apartments Available Now
949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
3491 20th St
San FranciscoCA94110
810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$1,779 - $3,502Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$1,7951 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17
1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $3,111 | $603 | $8,539 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $1,250 | $7,249 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,117 | $976 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,944 | $3,695 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,276 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 85 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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 730 Leavenworth St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 730 Leavenworth St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 798 Post | Efficiency Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 735 Taylor | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $3.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit Model at 280 Fell Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater starting at $3,845 with a $3.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 Fell Street Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 965 Geary Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1080 Eddy Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
| 730 Leavenworth St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (385)
3 out of 10
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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!
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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Japantown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Japantown is at Geary Courtyard listed at $1,121.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Japantown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Japantown Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Japantown is starting from $2,399 at 965 Geary Street.
What is the most affordable Japantown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Japantown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hanover Soma West and starts from $6,122.
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