668 Clay St
San FranciscoCA94111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (111 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
634b Masonic Ave
San FranciscoCA94117
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666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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$1,325 - $1,495Studio Apartments Available Sep 15
Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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680 Broadway
San FranciscoCA94133
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$1,468 - $2,532Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$1,545Studio Apartments Available Now
949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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$1,595 - $1,795Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1047 Post St
San FranciscoCA94109
3491 20th St
San FranciscoCA94110
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810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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1053 Post St
San FranciscoCA94109
1075 Market St
San FranciscoCA94103
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$1,850 - $2,895Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1854-1856-1856 McAllister St
San FranciscoCA94115
221 Clara St
San FranciscoCA94107
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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 | $2,897 | $830 | $5,000 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,824 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,975 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,455 | $5,745 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 111 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. 1075 Sutter St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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 |
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| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| SF House | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $2.72 price per square foot 746 Spruce St Model at 746 Spruce St, Unit 3 in the in the Lone Mountain neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde starting at $5,595 with a $3.41 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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| 746 Spruce St, Unit 3 | 746 Spruce St | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?
The cheapest apartment in Japantown is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $6,447.
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 10 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 $316 which is $6,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
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