
Cheap Homes for Rent in Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Japantown area of San Francisco.


610 Oak St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

112 Columbus Ave
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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Japantown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Japantown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,499 | $3,575 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,478 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,313 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $17,023 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Japantown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Japantown area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 1075 Sutter St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $2.72 price per square foot 746 Spruce St Model at 746 Spruce St, Unit 3 in the in the Lone Mountain neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the Bedroom Model at 1075 Sutter St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Japantown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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746 Spruce St, Unit 3 | 746 Spruce St | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
990 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
655 Powell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
798 Post | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
1008 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
721 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Japantown
What type of rentals are currently available in Japantown?
There are currently 7727 Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $18,879. There are also 263 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Japantown ranging from $895 to $37,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Japantown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Japantown ranges from $895 to $37,995 with an average monthly rent of $8,907.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Japantown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Japantown range from $4,250 to $13,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,950 to $28,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,680.
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