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Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents・Residents in their teens・30%+ international residents・Events once every few months・Some residents socialize privately affordable share houses (lowest private-room price)

Listings with private rooms, sorted by the lowest monthly rent — cheapest first.

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Private from ¥35,000

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

J&F House Kansai 2 Osaka HUB

A furnished share house near Osaka / Umeda 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 ¥35,000 – ¥40,000

Dorm ¥26,000

90 rooms (Private: 70 + Dorm: 20)

Current residents

Age: 10s 15%

20s 50%

30s 30%

40s+ 5%
Gender: Men 50%

Women 50%
Nationality: Japanese 35%

Non-Japanese 65%
Events: Once every few months
Closeness: A few socialize privately

Hyogo/Kobe, Hyogo / Kobe

Hankyu Kobe Line Mukonoso Sta., 13-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Japanese: Driver's license or Certificate of Residence (with registered domicile), personal seal (hanko), security deposit, 1+ month's rent, parental consent (required) / Passport, visa, Residence Card (for stays of 90+ days), security deposit, 1+ month's rent

First House Fujigaoka

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A furnished share house. 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 ¥45,000 – ¥48,000

34 rooms (Private: 34 + Dorm: 0)

Current residents

Age: 10s 5%

20s 35%

30s 35%

40s+ 25%
Gender: Men 80%

Women 20%
Nationality: Japanese 45%

Non-Japanese 55%
Events: Once every few months
Closeness: A few socialize privately

Kanagawa, Yokohama

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

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Screening required. We welcome positive individuals who enjoy socializing.

First House Mizonokuchi 100⁺a

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)

Current residents

Age: 10s 5%

20s 70%

30s 25%
Gender: Men 45%

Women 55%
Nationality: Japanese 30%

Non-Japanese 70%
Events: Once every few months
Closeness: A few socialize privately

Kanagawa, Kawasaki

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

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Screening required.

Green Share Miyazakidai

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)

Current residents

Age: 10s 5%

20s 60%

30s 35%
Gender: Men 40%

Women 60%
Nationality: Japanese 25%

Non-Japanese 75%
Events: Once every few months
Closeness: A few socialize privately

Kanagawa, Kawasaki

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

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

ID required

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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!♪