
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (4,315 Rentals)


150 Van Ness

The Civic

2000 Post

145 Leavenworth St

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HQ

NEMA

Edgewater

Prism
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Alta Potrero

33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

Solaire

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Soma at 788

The Gateway

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The Fillmore Center

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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Jasper

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Geary Courtyard

The Cornelia Suites

The Paramount

Mason on Mariposa

Avery 450

Soma Residences

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Alchemy

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The Brady

Quincy
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38 Dolores

50 Jones

1825 Mission

2120 Pacific Ave

188 Octavia

500 Folsom

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The Wilson

Olume Apartments

Nob Hill Tower
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MB360

Vara

SoMa Square

Fox Plaza

1333 Gough Apartments at Cathedral Hill

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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 | $3,715 | $1,200 | $5,887 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,738 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,645 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,457 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,724 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4315 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 738 square feet priced from $5,259. 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-23 | 738 Sq Ft | $5,259 |
| Hanover Soma West | S11 | 654 Sq Ft | $3,914 |
| 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | 650 Sq Ft | $4,900 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Angelo | 623 Sq Ft | $4,799 |
| 2000 Post | Union (E1D) | 622 Sq Ft | $4,583 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | Studio 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $4,465 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | 554 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | 492 Sq Ft | $3,302 |
| Soma Residences | Studio with Loft | 375 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| 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 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $895 at Columbia Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Japantown is currently $3,715. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | $1,567 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | $1,600 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,665 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $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 Columbia Apartments listed at $895.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Japantown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Japantown is $3,715.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 738 square feet unit starting from $5,259 at Jasper.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 475 sq ft.
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