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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)
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925 N Bayshore Rd W
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
145-149 N 6th St
San JoseCA95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
452 N 5th St
San JoseCA95112
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255 E St John St
San JoseCA95112
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390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Japantown, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Japantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japantown Studio Apartments | $3,613 | $1,500 | $5,744 |
| Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $1,575 | $8,971 |
| Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,022 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,050 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Japantown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Japantown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Japantown area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Japantown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
| 175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Centerra | d01a2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Japantown Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Japantown?
The cheapest apartment in Japantown is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Japantown costs $3,699.
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 89 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 $773 which is $2,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Japantown.
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Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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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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Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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