
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (4,321 Rentals)


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The Civic

100 Van Ness

NEMA

145 Leavenworth St

2000 Post

Edgewater

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Solaire

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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Jasper

Soma at 788

The Gateway

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The Fillmore Center

1188 Mission at Trinity Place
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Fifteen Fifty

Avery 450

Soma Residences

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The Brady

Quincy

Astella
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SoMa Square

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188 Octavia

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Modera Rincon Hill

OSM 272 Ninth LP

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Japantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Japantown Studio Apartments | $3,660 | $1,095 | $6,000 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,865 | $1,150 | $9,735 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,767 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,186 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,526 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4321 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Japantown Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Japantown area of San Francisco, CA is found at 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments and is listed at 650 square feet priced from $4,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | 650 Sq Ft | $4,900 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Angelo | 616 Sq Ft | $4,739 |
| MB360 | Orb | 601 Sq Ft | $4,437 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | Studio 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $4,145 |
| Quincy | S8 | 597 Sq Ft | $4,538 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | 558 Sq Ft | $3,560 |
| Avalon at Mission Bay | S4 | 557 Sq Ft | $4,480 |
| Hanover Soma West | S10 | 526 Sq Ft | $3,869 |
| 2000 Post | Studio E1A22 | 475 Sq Ft | $4,112 |
| Soma Residences | Studio with Loft | 375 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
Cheapest Available Japantown Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Japantown of San Francisco, CA is the Urban Nest Model starting from $1,300 at SF House. The average price for all Studio apartments in Japantown is currently $3,660. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | $1,300 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | $1,750 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | $1,845 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | $1,845 |
| 635 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $2,095 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $2,195 |
| 735 Taylor | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | $2,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Japantown with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Japantown is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Japantown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Japantown is $3,660.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 650 square feet unit starting from $4,900 at 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 466 sq ft.
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