
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (4,331 Rentals)


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2000 Post

145 Leavenworth St

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Solaire

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The Fillmore Center

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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Geary Courtyard

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Vance

Fifteen Fifty

Avery 450

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Alchemy

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2120 Pacific Ave

188 Octavia

500 Folsom

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MB360

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Vara

SoMa Square

SF House

Nob Hill Tower

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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 | $3,342 | $1,150 | $5,625 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $1,500 | $7,766 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,449 | $2,600 | $9,495 |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,397 | $7,295 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4331 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 Bennett Lofts and is listed at 890 square feet priced from $3,997. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lofts | Plan SB Loft | 890 Sq Ft | $3,997 |
| MB360 | Rev | 768 Sq Ft | $4,379 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Bassett | 733 Sq Ft | $5,587 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | 620 Sq Ft | $2,849 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | 615 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Quincy | S8 | 597 Sq Ft | $4,826 |
| Solaire | A9 | 580 Sq Ft | $4,600 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | 569 Sq Ft | $2,950 |
| Fifteen Fifty | Studio / 1 Bathroom | 567 Sq Ft | $3,425 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | 350 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
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 $3,342. 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 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | $1,545 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | $1,575 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | $1,595 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | $1,595 |
| Ehern Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,650 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,665 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
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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 $3,342.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 890 square feet unit starting from $3,997 at Bennett Lofts.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 514 sq ft.
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