Foreigners Welcome / Some residents socialize privately affordable share houses (lowest private-room price)
Listings with private rooms, sorted by the lowest monthly rent — cheapest first.
- 20s/30s mainly
- Private from ¥34,000
- 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.
- 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
Recommended share houses
Earthquake-resistant steel-frame share house with a gym and pet-friendly policy
Tokyo・Adachi-ku
Nippori-Toneri Liner Adachi-Odai Sta., 10-min walk
Earthquake-resistant steel-frame share house with a gym and pet-friendly policy
Tokyo・Adachi-ku
Nippori-Toneri Liner Adachi-Odai Sta., 10-min walk
Urban Terrace Nakanoshima
Kanagawa・Kawasaki
Nambu Line Nakanoshima Sta., 5-min walk
Earthquake-resistant steel-frame share house with a gym and pet-friendly policy
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.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 70%
- Women 30%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Urban Terrace Ryokuchi-koen
A furnished share house near Osaka / Umeda Sta. The house has some international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 65%
- Women 35%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
J&F House Warabi
A furnished share house near Omiya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
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- 10s 5%
- 20s 55%
- 30s 25%
- 40s+ 15%
- Gender
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- Men 65%
- Women 35%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) share京阪森小路Music
A furnished women-only share house near Osaka / Umeda Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with some international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 100%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
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.
- Age
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- 10s 15%
- 20s 50%
- 30s 30%
- 40s+ 5%
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
SHARE HOUSE 180° Kami-Itabashi
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
DORMYS+ Hanakoganei
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
- Not listed
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Stella C’s(Si:s) share西宮北口
A furnished women-only share house near Osaka / Umeda Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) share豊中阪大前
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.
- Age
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- 10s 25%
- 20s 50%
- 30s 25%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Ma Maison Jiyugaoka
A furnished women-only share house near Shibuya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 50%
- 30s 45%
- 40s+ 5%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
DORMYS+ Warabi
A furnished share house near Omiya Sta. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
- Not listed
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Fujigaoka
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.
- Age
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- 10s 5%
- 20s 35%
- 30s 35%
- 40s+ 25%
- Gender
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- Men 80%
- Women 20%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) shareなんば2大国町
A furnished women-only share house near Namba Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 55%
- 30s 45%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) shareなんば1 OCAT
A furnished women-only share house near Namba Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with some international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 70%
- 30s 30%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) share鶴橋
A furnished women-only share house near Namba Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with some international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 65%
- 30s 35%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Nishi-Funabashi
A furnished share house. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
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- 20s 70%
- 30s 30%
- Gender
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- Men 85%
- Women 15%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
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.
- Age
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- 10s 15%
- 20s 70%
- 30s 15%
- Gender
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- Men 25%
- Women 75%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Urban Terrace Hanakoganei Pedal
A furnished share house. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) share新大阪
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 prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 60%
- 30s 40%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Share Life Nerima NR IKEBUKURO
A furnished women-only share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 60%
- 30s 20%
- 40s+ 20%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
C’s(Si:s) share玉造2
A furnished women-only 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.
- Age
-
- 20s 50%
- 30s 50%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Funabashi
A furnished share house near Tokyo / Otemachi 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.
- Age
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- 20s 40%
- 30s 60%
- Gender
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- Men 75%
- Women 25%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Minami-Urawa
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.
- Age
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- 20s 35%
- 30s 65%
- Gender
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- Men 70%
- Women 30%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Mizonokuchi 100⁺a
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.
- Age
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- 10s 5%
- 20s 70%
- 30s 25%
- Gender
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- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Ma Maison Ueno Okachimachi
A furnished women-only share house near Tokyo / Otemachi Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 40%
- 30s 60%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Mizonokuchi 100⁺b
A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
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- 10s 10%
- 20s 65%
- 30s 25%
- Gender
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- Men 70%
- Women 30%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Modern Living Asakusa I
A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Share House Hon-Atsugi
Residents are mostly in their 20s. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
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- 10s 5%
- 20s 50%
- 30s 15%
- Gender
- Not listed
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Cozy Share Ikebukuro West
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Kikuna House
A furnished women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 50%
- 30s 50%
- Gender
-
- Women 100%
- Closeness
- A few socialize privately
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese