Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (87 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Japantown area of San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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HQ
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 13 Months
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HQ

1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Fillmore Center
Short Term Available
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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The Fillmore Center

1475 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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229 Ellis
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5 Months, 12 Months
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229 Ellis

229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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TL Residences
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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TL Residences

361 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Mosso
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12 Months
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Mosso

900 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Soma Residences
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5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
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Soma Residences

1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Astella
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Astella

955-975 Bryant StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Landing
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Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Landing

1395 22nd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Madelon
Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Madelon

2823 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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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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The Wilson
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Olume
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months
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Olume

1401 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Alchemy
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months
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Alchemy

200 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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AVA Nob Hill
Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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AVA Nob Hill

965 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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The Quinn
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Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months
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The Quinn

345 8th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Japantown, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Japantown, San Francisco, CA

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Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this section of town ranks as one of our favorite neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

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 Short-term Japantown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Japantown?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Japantown is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Japantown Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Japantown is $3,893.

What is the largest Short-term Japantown Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 1,621 square feet unit starting from $3,203 at The Landing.

What is the average size for Japantown Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Japantown is currently at 509 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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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.