
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (4,325 Rentals)


The Civic

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2000 Post

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Edgewater

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HQ

100 Van Ness

Hanover Soma West

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Quincy

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Alta Potrero
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33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

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Solaire

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Soma at 788

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The Fillmore Center

The Cornelia Suites

The Gateway
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Geary Courtyard

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Vance

Fifteen Fifty

Mason on Mariposa

Avery 450

Prism

Soma Residences

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Alchemy

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The Brady

Astella
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50 Jones

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38 Dolores

SoMa Square

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2120 Pacific Ave

500 Folsom

Fox Plaza

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The Wilson

77 Bluxome
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Olume Apartments

Nob Hill Tower

Vara

188 Octavia

855 Brannan

SF House

Yerba Buena Commons

145 Leavenworth St
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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 | $3,115 | $830 | $8,312 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,123 | $1,500 | $9,211 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,358 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,712 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,276 | $6,550 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4325 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 Quincy and is listed at 597 square feet priced from $4,777. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | S8 | 597 Sq Ft | $4,777 |
| Solaire | A9 | 580 Sq Ft | $4,508 |
| Soma Residences | Studio with Loft | 565 Sq Ft | $2,428 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | 559 Sq Ft | $2,544 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | 550 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| 22 Vandewater | Studio 1 Bathroom Apartment | 455 Sq Ft | $3,395 |
| 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 Urban Nest Model starting from $1,300 at SF House. The average price for all Studio apartments in Japantown is currently $3,115. 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 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | $1,545 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,645 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | $1,675 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | $1,695 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | $1,775 |
| 1025 Post | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,845 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | Studio | $1,850 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $3,115.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 597 square feet unit starting from $4,777 at Quincy.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 550 sq ft.
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