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949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2255 Market St
San FranciscoCA94114
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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 | $3,342 | $1,150 | $5,625 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $1,500 | $7,766 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,449 | $2,600 | $9,495 |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,397 | $7,295 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 203 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. 949 Post St - Age 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Ehern Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $2.93 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the NOMA 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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| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 3620 Fillmore Street Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Marquette Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| 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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?
The cheapest apartment in Japantown is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $7,855.
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 7 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 $124 which is $7,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
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