Exhibit at J Town
525 N 7th St,
San Jose, CA 95112
$2,693 - $5,811 Total Monthly Price
1-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Japantown San Jose, CA
One of the United States’ last Japantowns thrives minutes from Downtown San Jose
Culture
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Dining
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Historic
Located in between Hyde Park and Downtown San Jose, Japantown is a small historic neighborhood with a bold culture. Japantown, San Jose is one of the last three Japantowns in the United States and residents here are proud of their rich heritage. Locals celebrate their vibrant roots through hosting cultural events throughout the year. Some of these events are held at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, which features permanent and rotating exhibits, chronicling over a hundred years history.
Japantown is known for its authentic dining scene serving Japanese, Japanese-American, Indian, and Hawaiian fare. Along with delicious eateries, the neighborhood has tons of eclectic clothing stores, hip galleries, and vibrant karaoke bars. This neighborhood is home to the only year-round farmers market in the valley.
For a breath of fresh air, residents can walk or take a short drive to one of the several parks in or near the neighborhood. Guadalupe River Park, right across from Japantown, offers a playground, community garden, and miles of trails. If you want to be surrounded by beautiful culture in a close-knit, friendly community, consider renting your next apartment in Japantown.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Japantown is $2,633 for a studio, $3,082 for one bedroom, $3,850 for two bedrooms, and $4,752 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Japantown has increased by 6.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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525 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,633/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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716 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,082/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,057 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,850/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,456 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,752/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Japantown - San Jose, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Japantown - San Jose, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Japantown - San Jose, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Japantown - San Jose, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
- The Tech Museum of Innovation
- McEnery Park
- Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.