
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (4,320 Rentals)


The Civic

2000 Post

Edgewater

100 Van Ness

NEMA

145 Leavenworth St

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Hanover Soma West

TL Residences

HQ
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Alta Potrero

33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

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Solaire

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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Jasper

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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Geary Courtyard
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The Gateway

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The Fillmore Center

Soma at 788

The Cornelia Suites

Vance

Mason on Mariposa

Avery 450

Alchemy

Soma Residences

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The Brady
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50 Jones

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2120 Pacific Ave

188 Octavia

500 Folsom

Fox Plaza

1333 Gough Apartments at Cathedral Hill

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Nob Hill Tower

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Vara

SoMa Square

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The Wilson

Avalon at Mission Bay

Yerba Buena Commons

SF House

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 | $3,454 | $1,200 | $5,727 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,489 | $1,500 | $7,632 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,206 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,807 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,333 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4320 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 2000 Post and is listed at 782 square feet priced from $4,264. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Post | Lafayette (P3 E1C) | 782 Sq Ft | $4,264 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Bassett | 733 Sq Ft | $5,717 |
| Bennett Lofts | Plan SA | 640 Sq Ft | $3,577 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | 615 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | 550 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| Jasper | S-2 | 543 Sq Ft | $4,964 |
| Vara | 0b | 523 Sq Ft | $3,173 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | 498 Sq Ft | $2,456 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | 497 Sq Ft | $3,179 |
| 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 $3,454. 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 | Studio | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | $1,567 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | $1,590 |
| Ehren Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,600 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | $1,625 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,745 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | $1,795 |
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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 $3,454.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 782 square feet unit starting from $4,264 at 2000 Post.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 469 sq ft.
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