
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose
Japantown, San Jose, 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 | $3,104 | $1,566 | $5,580 |
Japantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $945 | $8,772 |
Japantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Japantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 18 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 |
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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 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Japantown, CA
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Japantown area is the $3.00 price per square foot The Portofino Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Japantown apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath D1 Model at One South Market starting at $4,806 with a $3.54 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. |
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Villa Torino | The Portofino | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
One South Market | Three Bed Two Bath D1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.54 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
The Esplanade | Ascot | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
The Maxwell Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Palm Court Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJapantown, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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?
- 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 Cheap Japantown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Japantown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Japantown is at The Kelsey Ayer Station listed at $1,566.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Japantown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Japantown Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Japantown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Japantown is starting from $990 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Japantown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Japantown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments and starts from $1,040.
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