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


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666 Jackson St

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1449 Powell St

372 7th Ave

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La Fnix at 1950

1600 Larkin St

908 CoLiving

621 Taylor

675 OFarrell

Pine Properties LLC.
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1051 Post

980 Bush

930 Post

1750 Franklin St

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620 Eddy St

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
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145 Fell

520 Geary

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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

The Kelsey Civic Center

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 | $3,452 | $1,200 | $5,297 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,576 | $1,500 | $8,798 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,390 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,287 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,878 | $4,384 | $7,995 |
| Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,995 | $10,000 | $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 4,295 Studio Apartments in Japantown with rent ranges from $1,200 to $5,297 with an average price of $3,452.
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 $8,798 with an average monthly rent of $4,576.
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 $17,558. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $6,390.
How expensive are Japantown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,094 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Japantown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,200 to $23,657 - averaging $9,287 for the location.
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