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Foreigners Welcome / Residents in their teens・Events once every few months affordable share houses (+ other filters) (lowest price)

Sorted by the lowest monthly rent for private rooms and dormitories, cheapest first.

At a glance
  • Private from ¥41,000
  • 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.

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C’s(Si:s) share豊中阪大前

C’s(Si:s) share豊中阪大前
Women

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

Full
Private ¥41,000 – ¥47,000
7 rooms (Private: 7 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 10s 25%
  • 20s 50%
  • 30s 25%
Gender
  • Women 100%
Events
Once every few months
Osaka
Osaka Monorail Shibahara-Handai-mae Sta., 3-min walk Also near Toyonaka Sta.
  • ×Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
入居時18～39歳
ダンススタジオ併設の大型ハウス。周辺環境に自信あり。

The Maison Studio 神戸住吉

The Maison Studio 神戸住吉

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

Vacancy soon
Please check our website for details about the rooms.
Private ¥48,000 – ¥50,000
30 rooms (Private: 30 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 10s 15%
  • 20s 70%
  • 30s 15%
Gender
  • Men 25%
  • Women 75%
Events
Once every few months
Hyogo/Kobe, Hyogo / Kobe
Tokaido Line Sumiyoshi Sta., 3-min walk Also near Mikage Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
入居時18～39歳
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  1. 1 Yokohama Minami-ku House Yokohama Minami-ku House Municipal Subway Bandobashi Sta., 7-min walk
  2. 2 Yokohama Portside House Yokohama Portside House JR Line Yokohama Sta., 6-min walk
  3. 3 Higashi-Kanagawa House Higashi-Kanagawa House JR Line Higashi-Kanagawa Sta., 10-min walk
  4. 4 Ma Maison Jiyugaoka Ma Maison Jiyugaoka Tokyu Oimachi Line Kuhombutsu Sta., 3-min walk
  5. 5 Yokohama Station North Exit NT Aokibashi Yokohama Station North Exit NT Aokibashi Keikyu Line Kanagawa Sta., 4-min walk
  6. 6 Ma Maison Gakugei-daigaku Ma Maison Gakugei-daigaku Tokyu Toyoko Line Gakugei-Daigaku Sta., 7-min walk
  7. 7 Ma Maison Nishimagome Ma Maison Nishimagome Toei Asakusa Line Nishi-Magome Sta., 4-min walk
  8. 8 Kikuna House Kikuna House Tokyu Toyoko Line Kikuna Sta., 11-min walk
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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.

Daily life varies a lot between foreigner-friendly houses. In some, people chat in the shared spaces every day. In others, residents just say hello when they meet. If you prefer some distance, look at houses where residents keep to friendly greetings. If you want a social home, try houses where almost everyone socializes or houses with frequent parties and events, so the house matches what you expect.

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.