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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $300 (69 Rentals)
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126 Waverly Pl
San FranciscoCA94108
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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580 Ofarrell St
580 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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372 7th Ave
372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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29 Stone St
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San FranciscoCA94108
765 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
919 Sutter St
San FranciscoCA94109
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Japantown - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Japantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japantown Studio Apartments | $2,765 | $875 | $6,394 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,690 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,087 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,714 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,994 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $1,510 | $8,450 |
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There are currently 69 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. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 372 7th Ave | Private Room in Shared Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of April 24, 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 Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater starting at $3,354 with a $3.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 Spruce St, Unit 3 | 746 Spruce St | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 1447 Jones St | unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 507-511 Dolores St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | A 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 1355 Post Street Apartments | 01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 1346 Pine | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
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Public School - Grades K-5 (385)
3 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Japantown, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Japantown Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
82 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Japantown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Japantown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Japantown is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?
The cheapest apartment in Japantown is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $6,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Japantown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Japantown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Japantown?
Cheap apartments in Japantown have an average cost of $202 which is $6,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
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