Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (4,326 Rentals)

The Civic

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Hanover Soma West

Quincy

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The Cornelia Suites

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Vance

Prism

50 Jones

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855 Brannan

38 Dolores
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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 | $3,111 | $603 | $8,539 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $1,250 | $7,249 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,117 | $976 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,944 | $3,695 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,276 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4326 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 Jasper and is listed at 799 square feet priced from $4,237. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | SP-26 | 799 Sq Ft | $4,237 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Bassett | 733 Sq Ft | $4,547 |
| NEMA | SX | 722 Sq Ft | $3,874 |
| The Gateway | 0x1 C | 691 Sq Ft | $4,752 |
| 855 Brannan | F2 | 609 Sq Ft | $3,210 |
| Fifteen Fifty | Studio / 1 Bathroom | 567 Sq Ft | $3,300 |
| 1320-1380 Lombard | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | 492 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
| 990 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | 393 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| 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 0x1 Model starting from $1,121 at Geary Courtyard. The average price for all Studio apartments in Japantown is currently $3,111. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | $1,121 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | $1,300 |
| 965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,395 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double As Single | $1,400 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | $1,545 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | $1,650 |
| 735 Taylor | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,695 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | $1,745 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,795 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #2
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.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 Studio Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Japantown with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Japantown is at Geary Courtyard listed at $1,121.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Japantown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Japantown is $3,111.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 799 square feet unit starting from $4,237 at Jasper.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 373 sq ft.
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