
Student Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (18 Rentals)
Rentals in the Japantown area of San Francisco near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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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 |
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Japantown Studio Apartments | $2,913 | $875 | $8,768 |
Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $950 | $9,420 |
Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,715 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,605 | $5,395 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA 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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Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and green spaces? this section of town has now become known as providing first-class access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area is now ranked as one of our favorite communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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 Student Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Japantown?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Japantown is at FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing listed at $875.
How much is the average rent for a Student Japantown Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Japantown is $1,362.
What is the largest Student Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 240 square feet unit starting from $875 at FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing.
What is the average size for Japantown Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Japantown is currently at 215 sq ft.
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