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

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
NEMASW906 Sq Ft$3,785
The GatewayStudio684 Sq Ft$2,870
MossoSV Renovation 2664 Sq Ft$3,063
855 BrannanS1 - Curved600 Sq Ft$3,130
1346 PineSTUDIO600 Sq Ft$1,850
Bennett LoftsStudio590 Sq Ft$2,393
The Fillmore CenterThe Marina479 Sq Ft$2,235
2120 Pacific AveNo Current Availability350 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Oasis ApartmentsStudio$1,095
1008 LarkinEfficiency Studio$1,395
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$1,445
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BA$1,495
Yerba Buena CommonsStudio$1,495
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$1,595
72 GoughStudio Shared Bath$1,595
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudio$1,599
TL ResidencesStudio$1,667
816 GearyStudio 1 Bath$1,675

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #2

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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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

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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