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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
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
746 Spruce St, Unit 3746 Spruce St3BR,2BA$2.72
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
990 Geary1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.55
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
655 Powell1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.52
798 Post1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.12
1008 Larkin1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.22
721 Geary1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.33
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,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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