Studio Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,407 Rentals)

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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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The Fillmore Center

229 Ellis

TL Residences

The Cornelia Suites

The George

Fifteen Fifty
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Avery 450

The Paramount

The Madelon

Astella

50 Jones

855 Brannan
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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 | $2,900 | $875 | $6,067 |
Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,206 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,845 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,433 | $4,862 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,510 | $6,250 |
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Largest Available Japantown Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Japantown area of San Francisco, CA is found at NEMA and is listed at 906 square feet priced from $3,785. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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NEMA | SW | 906 Sq Ft | $3,785 |
The Gateway | Studio | 684 Sq Ft | $2,870 |
Mosso | SV Renovation 2 | 664 Sq Ft | $3,063 |
855 Brannan | S1 - Curved | 600 Sq Ft | $3,130 |
1346 Pine | STUDIO | 600 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Bennett Lofts | Studio | 590 Sq Ft | $2,393 |
The Fillmore Center | The Marina | 479 Sq Ft | $2,235 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | 350 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
Cheapest Available Japantown Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Japantown of San Francisco, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,095 at Oasis Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Japantown is currently $2,900. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Oasis Apartments | Studio | $1,095 |
1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | $1,395 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | $1,445 |
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,495 |
Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | $1,495 |
Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | $1,595 |
72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | $1,595 |
Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | $1,599 |
TL Residences | Studio | $1,667 |
816 Geary | Studio 1 Bath | $1,675 |
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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
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 Studio Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Japantown with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Japantown is at Oasis Apartments listed at $1,095.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Japantown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Japantown is $2,900.
What is the largest available Studio Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Japantown is a 906 square feet unit starting from $3,785 at NEMA.
What is the average size for Japantown Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Japantown is currently 448 sq ft.
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