Cheap Homes for Rent in Japantown Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $400 (20 Rentals)

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412 Hayes St

San FranciscoCA94102

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725 Pine St

San FranciscoCA94108
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1119 Geary Blvd

San FranciscoCA94109

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Japantown, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA

As of April 27, 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 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1370-1378 Natoma St starting at $2,760 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Intermission neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Japantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
746 Spruce St, Unit 3746 Spruce St3BR,2BA$2.72
1370-1378 Natoma St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.04
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.18
1447 Jones Stunit 71BR,1BA$1.78
507-511 Dolores St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.10
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
1355 Post Street Apartments011BR,1BA$3.25
1346 PineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.71
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Japantown

What type of rentals are currently available in Japantown?

There are currently 7711 Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $17,973. There are also 169 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Japantown ranging from $400 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Japantown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Japantown ranges from $400 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,100.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Japantown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Japantown range from $1,550 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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