1226 Grant Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (117 Rentals)
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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188 Octavia
188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
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from $1,261Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fitzgerald
2095 Bryant StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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from $1,395Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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from $1,4001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
580 Ofarrell St
580 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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from $1,495Studio Apartments Available Apr 1
Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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372 7th Ave
372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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from $1,525Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
416 Turk St
San FranciscoCA94102
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from $1,695Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
951 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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229 Ellis
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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from $1,779Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
Japantown
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!
1778 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94103
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from $1,7951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hirsch/Harband Properties
810 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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from $1,850Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 |
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| Japantown Studio Apartments | $2,772 | $595 | $6,212 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,927 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,131 | $1,754 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,671 | $4,750 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 117 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 |
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| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Jones Street Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of March 30, 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 1964 Lombard St Model at 1964 Lombard St, Unit 1964 starting at $4,600 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Marina District 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 |
| 1964 Lombard St, Unit 1964 | 1964 Lombard St | 3BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 93 Stanyan St, Unit 93StanyanStreet | 93 Stanyan St | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park | 91 Elgin Park | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| 1447 Jones St | unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 1355 Post Street Apartments | 02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1346 Pine | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Francisco, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (385)
3 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Best Local Schools in Japantown, San Francisco, CA
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
San Francisco Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (385)
3 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
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 $1,495.
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 $5,700.
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 25 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 $283 which is $5,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.