
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (586 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Japantown area of San Francisco with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


The Civic

100 Van Ness

NEMA

HQ

Hanover Soma West

The Fitzgerald

Quincy

Alta Potrero

Spera
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33 8th at Trinity Place

Solaire

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

2000 Post

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Edgewater

The Cornelia Suites

Jasper

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

AVA 55 Ninth
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SoMa Square

Soma at 788

L Seven

The Gateway

The Presidio Residences

The Fillmore Center

1177 Market at Trinity Place

Geary Courtyard

The George

Fifteen Fifty
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Mason on Mariposa

Avery 450

Alchemy

Mosso

The Paramount

Vance

Prism

Soma Residences

The Brady

Astella
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50 Jones

The Landing

The Oak SF

855 Brannan

2175 Market

38 Dolores

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments

280 Fell Street Apartments

Pinnacle at Nob Hill
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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 | $3,005 | $603 | $5,743 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,764 | $950 | $7,170 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,130 | $976 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,069 | $3,395 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,737 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #1
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Francisco. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
Japantown is amongst the finest high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
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 Japantown
How much are Studio apartments in Japantown?
There are currently 4,300 Studio Apartments in Japantown with rent ranges from $603 to $5,743 with an average price of $3,005.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Japantown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Japantown ranges from $950 to $7,170 with an average monthly rent of $3,764.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Japantown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Japantown range from $976 to $18,751. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,130.
How expensive are Japantown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,099 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Japantown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,395 to $26,000 - averaging $8,069 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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