Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (314 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 420 Ellis St

$1,795

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420 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102

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Geary Courtyard
$2,456 - $2,906
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Wilson
$2,708
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6

The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 811 Valencia St

$2,775 - $2,875

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811 Valencia St

San FranciscoCA94110

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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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Columbia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103

Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

Unlock the personality of Renting and Living in the City by the Bay. Learn where to eat the best tacos, find hidden views, and embrace the charming contradictions of San Francisco life.

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
949 Post StStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,567
540 Leavenworth StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
Ehren Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio,1BA$1,625
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
650 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,745
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Large StudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $3.47 price per square foot 477 Crestmont Dr Model at 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views in the in the Inset neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the Baker Beach - non-historic 4 bedroom Model at The Presidio Residences starting at $6,100 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the Presidio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Japantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views477 Crestmont Dr2BR,2BA$3.47
The Presidio ResidencesBaker Beach - non-historic 4 bedroom4BR,2BA$4.14
NorthPoint Vistas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.00
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Trinity Towers Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.82
Soma ResidencesOne Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$4.57
Warrington ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$4.07
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Large StudioStudio ,1BA$4.33
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio ,1BA$4.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,795.

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 $7,872.

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 12 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 $157 which is $7,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.

Expert Rental Resources

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