
Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA Under $1,500 (48 Rentals)


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1051 Post

930 Post

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620 Eddy St

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McAlpin Building

145 Fell

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875 Post 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 | $3,714 | $1,200 | $8,489 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,845 | $1,150 | $9,735 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,786 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,233 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,814 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,333 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
Marina Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Japantown
How much are Studio apartments in Japantown?
There are currently 4,299 Studio Apartments in Japantown with rent ranges from $1,200 to $8,489 with an average price of $3,714.
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 $1,150 to $9,735 with an average monthly rent of $4,845.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Japantown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Japantown range from $1,968 to $20,493. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $6,786.
How expensive are Japantown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,096 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Japantown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $24,119 - averaging $9,233 for the location.
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