
Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA Under $1,500 (50 Rentals)


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1010 Bush St, Unit 128

1038-1098 Larkin St
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1449 Powell St

372 7th Ave

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1051 Post

1750 Franklin St

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516 Ellis

930 Post

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620 Eddy St
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520 Geary

145 Fell

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875 Post St

513-519 Bush St

400 Broadway

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947 Bush

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730 Stanyan

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75 Arkansas
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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 | $3,429 | $1,150 | $5,600 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,370 | $1,500 | $9,300 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,704 | $2,600 | $9,200 |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,372 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,065 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Japantown
How much are Studio apartments in Japantown?
There are currently 4,297 Studio Apartments in Japantown with rent ranges from $1,150 to $5,600 with an average price of $3,429.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Japantown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Japantown ranges from $1,500 to $9,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,370.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Japantown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Japantown range from $2,600 to $9,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,704.
How expensive are Japantown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,092 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Japantown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,500 to $18,528 - averaging $8,372 for the location.
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