How much is rent for Foreigners Welcome share houses?

Private rooms are offered by 341 of the 343 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥34,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥58,000. Dormitory beds: 7 houses, with a median of ¥28,000 per month.

Are Foreigners Welcome share houses more expensive than share houses in Japan overall?

The median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month for Foreigners Welcome share houses and ¥48,000 for all share houses in Japan, so they are about the same.

Which areas have the most Foreigners Welcome share houses?

The areas with the most listings are Tokyo (248), Kansai / Chubu (43), Kanagawa (36). By median private-room rent, Chiba is the most affordable at ¥38,250 per month.

How many houses actually have international residents?

Of the 93 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 74 currently have international residents. "Foreigner-friendly" means the operator accepts non-Japanese residents; it does not guarantee that international residents live there now.

What age are the residents?

Across the listings that publish resident data (74), residents are on average 2% teens, 48% in their 20s, 40% in their 30s and 10% in their 40s or older. Most residents are in their 20s and 30s.

Are there rooms available right now?

As of Oct 4, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 281; with a vacancy coming up: 34. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.

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Key points

Foreigners Welcome: 343 share houses listed (as of Oct 4, 2026). 281 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥34,000.
About the same as the median for all share houses in Japan (¥48,000).

Last updated: Oct 4, 2026 (compiled automatically from current listings)

At a glance

20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥34,500
Int'l-friendly

If you are worried about language barriers or finding a guarantor, choosing a management company that welcomes international residents will ensure a smooth process from signing your contract to getting settled in, even right after arriving in Japan.

While the 23 wards of Tokyo offer easy access to the city center, if you are looking to keep rent costs down, the Chiba and Kashiwa areas along the Sobu and Joban lines, or the Saitama area around the Keihin-Tohoku line and Omiya Station, are excellent options. In houses where staff or fellow residents are nearby, you can feel confident navigating daily life, from taking out the trash to handling municipal paperwork, even if you aren't fluent in Japanese.

For those working or studying in the city center: Share houses in Tokyo that welcome international residents
For those looking for lower rent and more space: Share houses in Chiba that welcome international residents or Share houses around Omiya that welcome international residents
For those who want to live with people in their 20s: Share houses for people in their 20s that welcome international residents

Earthquake-resistant steel-frame share house with a gym and pet-friendly policy

RANK 13

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A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. The house has mostly Japanese residents and more men than women. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy

Private ¥28,000 – ¥55,000

20 rooms (Private: 20 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign This share house is dog-friendly! Until 9/6 (+1 more)

Tokyo, Adachi-ku

Nippori-Toneri Liner Adachi-Odai Sta., 10-min walk Also near Odai Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Identification required.

RANK 1

Women

A women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.

Vacancy soon

One room available from October (taking reservations now).

Private ¥57,000 – ¥61,000

3 rooms (Private: 3 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Yokohama

Yokohama Sta., 6-min walk Also near Kanagawa Sta., Higashi-Kanagawa Sta.

×Men
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○Non-Japanese

ID required.

RANK 12

Campaign ONLINE

Snaps

A furnished share house near Tachikawa Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy

Private ¥50,000 – ¥70,000

Dorm ¥30,000

65 rooms (Private: 47 + Dorm: 18)

Campaign Initial cost discount campaign!

Tokyo, Other (Tokyo)

Keio Line Musashinodai Sta., 5-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

No age restrictions.

RANK 2

Campaign ONLINE

Snaps

A furnished share house near Kyoto Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with some international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy

Private ¥39,000 – ¥89,000

27 rooms (Private: 27 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign 3,000 yen off monthly rent campaign now active!

Kyoto

Hankyu Line Higashi-Muko Sta., 15-min walk Also near Mukomachi Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

No age restrictions

ONLINE

A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy

Private ¥54,000 – ¥57,000

62 rooms (Private: 62 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Kawasaki

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Mizonokuchi Sta., 13-min walk Also near Musashi-Mizonokuchi Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Screening required.

A furnished share house near Tachikawa Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥43,000 – ¥51,000

62 rooms (Private: 62 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Kawasaki

Nambu Line Nakanoshima Sta., 5-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy soon

Upcoming vacancy: 405 (Late December)

Private ¥30,000 – ¥47,000

25 rooms (Private: 25 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Shibuya-ku

Toei Shinjuku Line Hatagaya Sta., 10-min walk Also near Nakano-Shimbashi Sta., Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Women-only rooms available

ONLINE

A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents and more women than men. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy

Private ¥58,000 – ¥62,500

52 rooms (Private: 52 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Kawasaki

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Miyazakidai Sta., 7-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

ID required

ONLINE

Snaps

A furnished share house near Omiya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy

Private ¥51,000

56 rooms (Private: 56 + Dorm: 0)

Saitama, Omiya / Urawa

Keihin-Tohoku Line Minami-Urawa Sta., 4-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Applicants up to 39 years old. Double occupancy allowed.

ONLINE

A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy

Private ¥64,000 – ¥69,000

24 rooms (Private: 24 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Suginami-ku

Keio Inokashira Line Fujimigaoka Sta., 4-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Applicants must be 39 or younger. Double occupancy is not permitted. Subject to a screening process.

ONLINE

Snaps

A furnished share house near Shinagawa Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy

Private ¥60,000 – ¥64,500

32 rooms (Private: 32 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Ota-ku

Keihin-Tohoku Line Omori Sta., 8-min walk Also near Heiwajima Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

A large, vibrant share house for international exchange, popular with people in their 20s and 30s.

Women Campaign

A furnished women-only share house near Shibuya Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy

Private From ¥54,500

13 rooms (Private: 13 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Setagaya-ku

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Komazawa-Daigaku Sta., 10-min walk Also near Sangen-Jaya Sta.

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to under 40. Simple screening required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥60,000

12 rooms (Private: 12 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Meguro-ku

Tokyu Toyoko Line Gakugei-Daigaku Sta., 14-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to 39 years old. Simple screening process required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥41,500

14 rooms (Private: 14 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Katsushika-ku

Keisei Main Line Ohanajaya Sta., 10-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to under 40 years old. Simple screening required.

Women Campaign

A furnished women-only share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy

Private From ¥42,500

24 rooms (Private: 24 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 8-min walk

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age restriction: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥45,500

18 rooms (Private: 18 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 5-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥46,500

20 rooms (Private: 20 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Kita-ku

Keihin-Tohoku Line Akabane Sta., 14-min walk Also near Motohasunuma Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥50,000

14 rooms (Private: 14 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Chuo Line Koenji Sta., 15-min walk Also near Asagaya Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥55,000 – ¥62,000

12 rooms (Private: 12 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Adachi-ku

Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Kita-Senju Sta., 8-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥39,500

12 rooms (Private: 12 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Toritsu-Kasei Sta., 7-min walk Also near Nogata Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to under 40. A simple screening process is required.

Women Campaign

A furnished women-only share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy

Private ¥49,500

20 rooms (Private: 20 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Suginami-ku

Chuo Line Nishi-Ogikubo Sta., 10-min walk

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to under 40. Simple screening required.

Women

A furnished women-only share house near Osaka / Umeda Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with some international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy

Private ¥50,000 – ¥56,000

9 rooms (Private: 9 + Dorm: 0)

Osaka

Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Nakazakicho Sta., 3-min walk Also near Umeda Sta., Osaka Sta.

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

入居時20～39歳

Women

A furnished women-only share house. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy

Private ¥35,000 – ¥42,000

9 rooms (Private: 9 + Dorm: 0)

Osaka

Osaka Monorail Saito Line Koen-Higashiguchi Sta., 16-min walk Also near Handai-Byoin-mae Sta., Ibaraki Sta.

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

入居時18～39歳

A furnished share house near Osaka / Umeda Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥38,000 – ¥42,000

8 rooms (Private: 8 + Dorm: 0)

Osaka

Chuo Subway Line Midoribashi Sta., 6-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

入居時18～39歳

Yokohama Station North Exit NT Aokibashi

RANK 9

Women

A furnished women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy soon

Scheduled for early next year

Private ¥56,000 – ¥61,000

4 rooms (Private: 4 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Yokohama

Keikyu Line Kanagawa Sta., 4-min walk Also near Yokohama Sta., Tammachi Sta. (+1 more)

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Identification required

RANK 4

Women ONLINE

A furnished women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s and 40s or older, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.

Vacancy soon

One room will be available in January

Private ¥49,000 – ¥53,000

4 rooms (Private: 4 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Yokohama

Higashi-Kanagawa Sta., 10-min walk Also near Kanagawa-Shimmachi Sta., Higashi-Hakuraku Sta. (+1 more)

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Identification required

RANK 5

Women

A furnished women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.

Vacancy soon

One room available from December

Private ¥46,000 – ¥54,000

5 rooms (Private: 5 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Yokohama

Municipal Subway Bandobashi Sta., 7-min walk Also near Yoshinocho Sta., Koganecho Sta. (+1 more)

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Identification required

A furnished share house near Omiya Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy soon

Room 316

Private ¥54,000 – ¥61,000

54 rooms (Private: 54 + Dorm: 0)

Saitama, Omiya / Urawa

Keihin-Tohoku Line Minami-Urawa Sta., 8-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥50,000 – ¥55,000

80 rooms (Private: 80 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Adachi-ku

Joban Line Kameari Sta., 10-min walk Also near Ayase Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

ONLINE

A furnished share house. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with some international residents and more men than women. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥55,000

30 rooms (Private: 30 + Dorm: 0)

Kanagawa, Kawasaki

Odakyu Odawara Line Shin-Yurigaoka Sta., 15-min walk Also near Kakio Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Screening required

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Foreigners Welcome share houses: 343 listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 4, 2026). Private rooms are available in 341 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥34,000. That is about the same as the median for all share houses in Japan (¥48,000). Dormitory beds: 7 houses, with a median of ¥28,000 per month. Chiba is the most affordable area (median ¥38,250), while Tokyo runs higher (¥49,000). Tokyo has the most listings (248).

Area	Listings	Private room (median)	Private room (from)	Dormitory (median)
Tokyo	248	¥49,000	¥35,499	—
Kanagawa	36	¥48,000	¥32,000	—
Saitama	8	¥44,000	¥32,000	—
Chiba	8	¥38,250	¥22,000	—
Kansai / Chubu	43	¥44,000	¥32,000	¥31,000

Based on the monthly rent of the cheapest room in each house. Medians are shown only for areas with at least 3 listings.

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Feel Like You're Studying Abroad While in Japan! Share Houses Welcoming Foreigners♪

A key feature of share houses is the shared entrance and living space, and share houses that welcome foreigners allow you to interact with people from other countries on a daily basis.

Many share houses with various concepts are designed for international co-living, often hosting regular social parties or offering language lessons, including English conversation. All properties are beautifully renovated, and simply visiting the stylish shared living room naturally expands your circle of interaction with people from diverse countries. If you are interested in foreign customs or languages but don't want to be overly involved, a smaller share house is recommended. Conversely, you might find yourself helping foreign residents who are struggling with Japanese customs, which can lead to natural friendships.

For those considering studying abroad in the future, share houses that welcome foreigners offer the great benefit of being able to experience various languages and customs in your daily life!♪

FAQ: Foreigners Welcome share houses

How much is rent for Foreigners Welcome share houses?: Private rooms are offered by 341 of the 343 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥34,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥58,000. Dormitory beds: 7 houses, with a median of ¥28,000 per month.
Are Foreigners Welcome share houses more expensive than share houses in Japan overall?: The median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month for Foreigners Welcome share houses and ¥48,000 for all share houses in Japan, so they are about the same.
Which areas have the most Foreigners Welcome share houses?: The areas with the most listings are Tokyo (248), Kansai / Chubu (43), Kanagawa (36). By median private-room rent, Chiba is the most affordable at ¥38,250 per month.
How many houses actually have international residents?: Of the 93 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 74 currently have international residents. "Foreigner-friendly" means the operator accepts non-Japanese residents; it does not guarantee that international residents live there now.
What age are the residents?: Across the listings that publish resident data (74), residents are on average 2% teens, 48% in their 20s, 40% in their 30s and 10% in their 40s or older. Most residents are in their 20s and 30s.
Are there rooms available right now?: As of Oct 4, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 281; with a vacancy coming up: 34. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.

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