Foreigners Welcome: 607 share houses listed (as of Nov 13, 2026). 502 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥37,000.
About the same as the median for all share houses in Japan (¥48,000).
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥37,000
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.
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
JR Line Yokohama Sta., 6-min walk Also near Kanagawa Sta., Higashi-Kanagawa Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
ID required.
A 5-minute walk from Fujimigaoka Station, with no transfers to Kichijoji or Shibuya
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.
This is a concept share house where you can enjoy international exchange in your daily life with motivated Japanese and foreigners interested in international exchange Please enjoy the stimulation and exchange in a diverse environment.
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.
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.
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.
A 3-minute walk from Minami-Urawa Station, 26 minutes to Ueno with no transfers
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.
8-tatami rooms, a supermarket under a minute away, Mizonokuchi to Shibuya in 14 min
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.
Rooms from 7.4 tatami mats, a 6-minute walk from Miyazakidai, 23 min to Shibuya
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
Private-room-only share house for women in Sangenjaya.
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
Convenient small-scale share house within walking distance of Yokohama Station
A furnished share house near Yokohama Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.
Vacancy
Private¥32,000 – ¥36,000
5 rooms
(Private: 5 + Dorm: 0)
Kanagawa, Other (Kanagawa)
Keikyu Main Line Keikyu Taura Sta., 8-min walk Also near Taura Sta., Oppama Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
ID and emergency contact information are required. For non-Japanese residents, a visa, residence card, and a domestic emergency contact are mandatory. Conversational Japanese proficiency is required.
Foreigners Welcome share houses: 607 listed on ShareClip (as of Nov 13, 2026). Private rooms are available in 607 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥37,000. By lowest private-room rent: under ¥30,000 2%, ¥30,000–39,999 15%, ¥40,000–49,999 42%, ¥50,000–59,999 34%, ¥60,000 or more 7%. 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 ¥40,250), while Tokyo runs higher (¥48,500). Tokyo has the most listings (500).
Living with international housemates: what to check first
"Foreigner-friendly" means residents of any nationality can apply. It does not tell you whether international residents live there right now. To find houses where they actually do, narrow down to houses with international residents, or to houses where 30% or more of residents are international. Both are based on the resident data that the operators register.
When you apply as a non-Japanese resident, you may be asked for your passport and residence card and to pass a rent guarantee company's screening. Some houses also require conversational Japanese. Each house lists its requirements under "Move-in conditions" on its page, so check them before you send an inquiry.
FAQ: Foreigners Welcome share houses
How much is rent for Foreigners Welcome share houses?
Private rooms are offered by 607 of the 607 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥48,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥37,000 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 (500), Kanagawa (45), Kansai / Chubu (42). By median private-room rent, Chiba is the most affordable at ¥40,250 per month.
How many houses actually have international residents?
Of the 96 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 76 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 Nov 13, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 502; with a vacancy coming up: 37. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.
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