
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (158 Rentals)


Total Monthly Price
Exhibit at J Town Apartments

The James

Centerra

Miro

Villa Torino

Legacy Fountain Plaza

Total Monthly Price
One South Market

Cinnabar Commons

The Julian
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Modera San Pedro Square

101-san-fernando

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

33 South Third

27 North - Student Housing Apartments

175 W Saint James St, Unit 1309, Unit 1309

556 N 4th St

383 Stockton Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1788

240 E Hedding St, Unit SI ID1364158P

383 Stockton Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID195
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130 E San Fernando St, Unit 321

219 E St John St

246 S 12th St

756 N 11th St

97 E St James St

182 Nexus Loop

88 E San Fernando St

46 W Julian St

800 N 8th St

188 West St. James
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520-522 Madera Avenue

Paseo Villas

Ryland Mews

St. James Place

547 E Julian St

647-649 N 13th St

282 E Younger Ave

126-136 N 7th St

282 S 10th St

300 N 11th St
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275 N 3rd St

1030 N 11th St

48 S 6th St

232 N 3rd St

269 N 17th St

332 N 3rd St

1077 N 5th St

350 N 2nd St

493 E San Fernando St

345 N 14th St
Japantown, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Japantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japantown Studio Apartments | $2,730 | $1,450 | $3,457 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $1,240 | $5,777 |
Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $995 | $7,388 |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $2,900 | $4,453 |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
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Largest Available Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Japantown area of San Jose, CA is found at Centerra and is listed at 1,664 square feet priced from $3,929. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra | D17 | 1,664 Sq Ft | $3,929 |
| 33 South Third | 2/2 2nd St Saw W/Patio | 1,449 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
| Miro | B13 + Den | 1,400 Sq Ft | $5,799 |
| The James | B10 | 1,254 Sq Ft | $3,960 |
| One South Market | Two Bed Two Bath C5 | 1,180 Sq Ft | $3,994 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | 1,152 Sq Ft | $2,976 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | C1PR | 1,130 Sq Ft | $2,955 |
| Sixth & Jackson | Plan 2B | 1,117 Sq Ft | $4,732 |
| Exhibit at J Town Apartments | B1 - 2BR 2BA Flat | 1,083 Sq Ft | $4,178 |
| Modera San Pedro Square | B07 | 1,053 Sq Ft | $4,015 |
Cheapest Available Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Japantown of San Jose, CA is the 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) Model starting from $995 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Japantown is currently $3,702. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | $995 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 2 Bedroom | $2,518 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | C1 | $2,955 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | $2,976 |
| Centerra | D19 | $3,321 |
| The Julian | B15 | $3,482 |
| 33 South Third | Low Courtyard Townhouse | $3,495 |
| One South Market | Two Bed One Bath C1 | $3,551 |
| Marquis | Plan 2B | $3,559 |
| The James | B03 | $3,662 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Japantown with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Japantown is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments listed at $995.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Japantown Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Japantown is $3,702.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 1,664 square feet unit starting from $3,929 at Centerra.
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