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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
SF HouseSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,545
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
965 Geary Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,645
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA

As of September 18, 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 Unit 3 in the in the Lone Mountain neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde starting at $5,595 with a $3.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
746 Spruce St, Unit Unit 3746 Spruce St3BR,2BA$2.72
1369 Hyde2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.41
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Trinity Towers Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.19
1065 Bush Street (614r)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.52
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98
965 Geary Street0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.95
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Japantown

What type of rentals are currently available in Japantown?

There are currently 7732 Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $26,000. There are also 263 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Japantown ranging from $300 to $27,500.

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 $300 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $8,224.

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 $2,395 to $26,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,500 to $27,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,745.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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