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Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents・Some residents socialize privately affordable share houses (+ other filters) (lowest price)

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

At a glance
  • 20s/30s mainly
  • Private from ¥45,000
  • 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.

Recommended share houses

SONOMA Hatagaya SONOMA Hatagaya Tokyo・Shibuya-ku Toei Shinjuku Line Hatagaya Sta., 10-min walk Fespa Kyoto Fespa Kyoto Kyoto Hankyu Line Higashi-Muko Sta., 15-min walk WILL Fuchu WILL Fuchu Tokyo・Other (Tokyo) Keio Line Musashinodai Sta., 5-min walk
Large-scale share house with 56 rooms, featuring a workspace and fitness room!

Urban Terrace Ryokuchi-koen

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.

Vacancy
Private ¥31,000 – ¥49,000
58 rooms (Private: 58 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
  • Men 65%
  • Women 35%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Osaka
Hankyu Senri Line Kandai-mae Sta., 10-min walk Also near Ryokuchi-Koen Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
18 years or older (Joint guarantor or guarantee company required)
A leafy residential area. 7-minute walk to Fujigaoka Station, about 28 min to Shibuya

First House Fujigaoka

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%
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.
A 7-minute walk to Baraki-Nakayama Station, 27 minutes to Otemachi on the Tozai Line

First House Nishi-Funabashi

First House Nishi-Funabashi
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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 want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy
Private ¥46,500 – ¥54,000
33 rooms (Private: 33 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 70%
  • 30s 30%
Gender
  • Men 85%
  • Women 15%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Chiba, Funabashi / Urayasu / Ichikawa
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Baraki-Nakayama Sta., 7-min walk
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Ages 18 and up, double occupancy allowed
Spacious private rooms equipped with furniture, appliances, and individual intercoms!

Urban Terrace Hanakoganei Pedal

Urban Terrace Hanakoganei Pedal

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy soon
Room 409
Private ¥49,000 – ¥52,000
36 rooms (Private: 36 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
  • Men 50%
  • Women 50%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Kichijoji / Mitaka / Koganei
Seibu Shinjuku Line Hana-Koganei Sta., 5-min walk
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Personal seal (hanko), ID, emergency contact information, and enrollment in a guarantee company are required.
A 3-minute walk from Minami-Urawa Station, 26 minutes to Ueno with no transfers

First House Minami-Urawa

First House Minami-Urawa
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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)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 35%
  • 30s 65%
Gender
  • Men 70%
  • Women 30%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
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.
A 5-minute walk to Funabashi Station, about 18 min to Tokyo, handy for Narita Airport

First House Funabashi

First House Funabashi
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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.

Vacancy
Private ¥51,000 – ¥52,500
36 rooms (Private: 36 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 40%
  • 30s 60%
Gender
  • Men 75%
  • Women 25%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Chiba, Funabashi / Urayasu / Ichikawa
Sobu Line Funabashi Sta., 5-min walk Also near Higashi-Kaijin Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Must be 18 years or older.
A 5-minute walk to Higashi-Nagasaki, 5 min direct to Ikebukuro. Furnished private rooms

Cozy Share Ikebukuro West

Cozy Share Ikebukuro West
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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.

Vacancy
Private ¥57,000
16 rooms (Private: 16 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 80%
  • 30s 20%
Gender
  • Men 55%
  • Women 45%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Toshima-ku
Seibu Ikebukuro Line Higashi-Nagasaki Sta., 5-min walk Also near Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Application screening required
Rooms from 7.4 tatami mats, a 6-minute walk from Miyazakidai, 23 min to Shibuya

Green Share Miyazakidai

Green Share Miyazakidai
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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%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Kanagawa, Kawasaki
Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Miyazakidai Sta., 7-min walk
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
ID required
Shinagawa in 6 min, Yokohama in 18. Life with a supermarket a 1-minute walk away

First House Omori

First House Omori
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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)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 60%
  • 30s 40%
Gender
  • Men 45%
  • Women 55%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
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.
5 min direct to Shinjuku, a 7-minute walk from Nakano. Furnished private rooms

Cozy Share Nakano

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

Vacancy
Private ¥60,000
16 rooms (Private: 16 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 75%
  • 30s 25%
Gender
  • Men 50%
  • Women 50%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Chuo Line Nakano Sta., 7-min walk
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Ages 39 and under only. Single occupancy only. Subject to screening.
A 4-minute walk from Nishi-Chofu, 26 min to Shinjuku. Gender-separate bathrooms

Green Share Chofu +garden

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

Full
Private ¥64,000 – ¥65,500
27 rooms (Private: 27 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 80%
  • 30s 20%
Gender
  • Men 55%
  • Women 45%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Machida / Chofu
Keio Line Nishi-Chofu Sta., 4-min walk
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Ages 18 to 39
A share house with its own rooftop terrace

Share Life Hatsudai

Share Life Hatsudai

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.

Vacancy soon
Private ¥72,000
14 rooms (Private: 14 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
  • Men 50%
  • Women 50%
Closeness
A few socialize privately
Tokyo, Shibuya-ku
Keio Line Hatsudai Sta., 10-min walk Also near Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Sta., Shinjuku Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
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Overall
access ranking

  1. 1 Yokohama Minami-ku House Yokohama Minami-ku House Municipal Subway Bandobashi Sta., 7-min walk
  2. 2 Hodogaya House Hodogaya House JR Line Hodogaya Sta., 14-min walk
  3. 3 Kikuna House Kikuna House Tokyu Toyoko Line Kikuna Sta., 11-min walk
  4. 4 T-BASE T-BASE JR Line Tsurumi Sta., 13-min walk
  5. 5 Yokohama Bay Minami-Ota Yokohama Bay Minami-Ota Municipal Subway Yoshinocho Sta., 4-min walk
  6. 6 Yokohama Portside House Yokohama Portside House JR Line Yokohama Sta., 6-min walk
  7. 7 Yokohama Bay Koyasu Yokohama Bay Koyasu Keikyu Line Koyasu Sta., 4-min walk
  8. 8 Higashi-Kanagawa House Higashi-Kanagawa House JR Line Higashi-Kanagawa Sta., 10-min walk
  9. 9 Yokohama Station North Exit NT Aokibashi Yokohama Station North Exit NT Aokibashi Keikyu Line Kanagawa Sta., 4-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.