Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents: 67 share houses listed (as of Oct 7, 2026). 38 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥38,000.
About ¥1,000 per month above the median for all share houses in Japan (¥48,000).
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥38,000
Int'l-friendly
If you are an international resident concerned about the language barrier and looking for a calm home with many female residents, the best approach is to narrow your search to properties that are both foreigner-friendly and have a high ratio of women.
Areas along the Yamanote and Seibu lines, such as Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Takadanobaba, are close to language schools and universities. While many property managers there are accustomed to international tenants, there are also many houses centered around female residents. Initial costs are also easy to keep low.
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)
Current residents
Age
20s 50%
30s 50%
Gender
Women 100%
Kanagawa, Yokohama
JR Line Yokohama Sta., 6-min walk Also near Kanagawa Sta., Higashi-Kanagawa Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
ID required.
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 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)
Current residents
Age
20s 70%
30s 30%
Gender
Men 45%
Women 55%
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.
Shinagawa in 6 min, Yokohama in 18. Life with a supermarket a 1-minute walk away
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%
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.
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)
Current residents
Age
10s 5%
20s 70%
30s 25%
Gender
Men 45%
Women 55%
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)
Current residents
Age
10s 5%
20s 60%
30s 35%
Gender
Men 40%
Women 60%
Kanagawa, Kawasaki
Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Miyazakidai Sta., 7-min walk
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)
Current residents
Age
20s 30%
30s 70%
Gender
Women 100%
Osaka
Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Nakazakicho Sta., 3-min walk Also near Umeda Sta., Osaka Sta.
A furnished women-only share house. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
Vacancy
Private¥35,000 – ¥42,000
9 rooms
(Private: 9 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
10s 25%
20s 50%
30s 25%
Gender
Women 100%
Osaka
Osaka Monorail Saito Line Koen-Higashiguchi Sta., 16-min walk Also near Handai-Byoin-mae Sta., Ibaraki Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
入居時18～39歳
Entrepreneurial & International share house for those who enjoy skill-building
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 women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s and 40s or older, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.
Vacancy soon
One room will be available in January
Private¥49,000 – ¥53,000
4 rooms
(Private: 4 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
30s 55%
40s+ 45%
Gender
Women 100%
Kanagawa, Yokohama
JR Line Higashi-Kanagawa Sta., 10-min walk Also near Kanagawa-Shimmachi Sta., Higashi-Hakuraku Sta. (+1 more)
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Identification required
House with a rooftop, accessible from four stations
A furnished women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.
Vacancy soon
One room available from December
Private¥46,000 – ¥54,000
5 rooms
(Private: 5 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 5%
30s 70%
40s+ 25%
Gender
Women 100%
Kanagawa, Yokohama
Municipal Subway Bandobashi Sta., 7-min walk Also near Yoshinocho Sta., Koganecho Sta. (+1 more)
A furnished women-only share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s and 40s or older, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.
Vacancy soon
Available from November
Private¥48,000 – ¥52,000
4 rooms
(Private: 4 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
30s 50%
40s+ 50%
Gender
Women 100%
Kanagawa, Yokohama
Keikyu Line Koyasu Sta., 4-min walk Also near Kanagawa-Shimmachi Sta., Shin-Koyasu Sta. (+1 more)
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Identification required
Kansai's largest international exchange share house! [No deposit or key money required]
A furnished share house near Osaka / Umeda Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
Vacancy
PrivateFrom ¥51,000
75 rooms
(Private: 75 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 50%
Women 50%
Osaka
Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Kire-Uriwari Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
[Japanese citizens] Driver's license or Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo), personal seal (hanko), first month's rent, parental consent (if under 20). [Foreign nationals] Passport, visa, residence card (for stays of 90+ days), first month's rent.
Excellent access to Shinjuku and the city center! A popular share house with all private rooms.
A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has many international residents and more men than women. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.
Vacancy soon
1 room opening up in early-Nov
Private¥38,000 – ¥78,000
15 rooms
(Private: 15 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 60%
Women 40%
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Women-only studios, a 4-minute walk from Nishimagome Station, 8 minutes to Gotanda
A furnished women-only share house near Shinagawa Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with some international residents. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.
Vacancy
Private¥59,000
19 rooms
(Private: 19 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 50%
30s 50%
Gender
Women 100%
Tokyo, Ota-ku
Toei Asakusa Line Nishi-Magome Sta., 4-min walk
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Screening required
Yokohama in 10 minutes, Shibuya in 24. Furnished studio with utilities included
A furnished share house near Yokohama Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.
Vacancy
Private¥54,000
18 rooms
(Private: 18 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 40%
30s 60%
Gender
Men 55%
Women 45%
Kanagawa, Yokohama
Tokyu Toyoko Line Myorenji Sta., 12-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Screening required
Women-only, a 2-minute walk to Okachimachi Station and 8 minutes to Ueno Station
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.
Vacancy
Private¥54,000
5 rooms
(Private: 5 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 40%
30s 60%
Gender
Women 100%
Tokyo, Taito-ku
Yamanote Line Okachimachi Sta., 2-min walk Also near Ueno Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Must be 20 years or older; double occupancy allowed
A 4-minute walk from Nishi-Chofu, 26 min to Shinjuku. Gender-separate bathrooms
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.
Vacancy
Private¥64,000 – ¥65,500
27 rooms
(Private: 27 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 80%
30s 20%
Gender
Men 55%
Women 45%
Tokyo, Machida / Chofu
Keio Line Nishi-Chofu Sta., 4-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Ages 18 to 39
Work, socialize, and exercise. Change your life 180° in this large-scale share house!
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
Vacancy
Private¥38,500 – ¥55,900
Dorm¥19,800
119 rooms
(Private: 116 + Dorm: 3)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 55%
Women 45%
Tokyo, Itabashi-ku
Toei Mita Line Shimura-sanchome Sta., 15-min walk Also near Kami-Itabashi Sta.
A furnished women-only share house near Osaka / Umeda 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
Please check our website for details about the rooms.
Private¥46,000 – ¥48,000
7 rooms
(Private: 7 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 50%
30s 50%
Gender
Women 100%
Osaka
Osaka Loop Line Nishikujo Sta., 8-min walk Also near Tamagawa Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
入居時18～39歳
5 min direct to Shinjuku, a 7-minute walk from Nakano. Furnished private rooms
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%
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 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.
Vacancy soon
Please check our website for details about the rooms.
Private¥34,000 – ¥40,000
6 rooms
(Private: 6 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 100%
Gender
Women 100%
Osaka
Keihan Line Morishoji Sta., 4-min walk Also near Sembayashi-Omiya Sta., Shimmori-Furuichi Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
入居時18～39歳
Spacious private rooms with locks! Features a roof balcony!
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.
Vacancy soon
1 room opening up in early-Nov
Private¥54,000 – ¥79,000
10 rooms
(Private: 10 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 45%
Women 55%
Tokyo, Taito-ku
Ginza Line Asakusa Sta., 15-min walk Also near Iriya Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
【Great access to Osaka & Sannomiya】Large-scale international share house!
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%
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
Women-only, a 3-minute walk from Kuhombutsu Station. Jiyugaoka is walkable too
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.
Vacancy
Private¥42,000 – ¥51,000
11 rooms
(Private: 11 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 50%
30s 45%
40s+ 5%
Gender
Women 100%
Tokyo, Setagaya-ku
Tokyu Oimachi Line Kuhombutsu Sta., 3-min walk Also near Jiyugaoka Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
18 years or older
A 5-minute walk to Higashi-Nagasaki, 5 min direct to Ikebukuro. Furnished private rooms
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%
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
Spacious private rooms equipped with furniture, appliances, and individual intercoms!
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.
Vacancy
Private¥61,500 – ¥72,500
13 rooms
(Private: 13 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 40%
30s 55%
40s+ 5%
Gender
Women 100%
Tokyo, Meguro-ku
Tokyu Toyoko Line Gakugei-Daigaku Sta., 7-min walk
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Ages 20 and up; double occupancy allowed
International share house with a chill rooftop, just one stop from Osaka Station
A furnished share house. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
Vacancy
Private¥39,000 – ¥51,000
Dorm¥28,000
52 rooms
(Private: 36 + Dorm: 16)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 50%
Women 50%
Osaka
Tokaido Main Line Tsukamoto Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
For Japanese residents: Driver's license or residence certificate (ID), personal seal (hanko), parental consent (if under 20). For international residents: Passport, visa, and residence card (for stays of 90+ days).
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%
Hyogo/Kobe, Hyogo / Kobe
Tokaido Line Sumiyoshi Sta., 3-min walk Also near Mikage Sta.
Rent for Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses
Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses: 67 listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 7, 2026). Private rooms are available in 67 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥38,000. That is about ¥1,000 per month above the median for all share houses in Japan (¥48,000). Dormitory beds: 6 houses, with a median of ¥29,000 per month. Kansai / Chubu is the most affordable area (median ¥44,000), while Tokyo runs higher (¥59,000). Kansai / Chubu has the most listings (27).
How much is rent for Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses?
Private rooms are offered by 67 of the 67 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥38,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥61,500. Dormitory beds: 6 houses, with a median of ¥29,000 per month.
Are Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses more expensive than share houses in Japan overall?
The median lowest private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month for Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses and ¥48,000 for all share houses in Japan, so they are about ¥1,000 more expensive.
Which areas have the most Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses?
The areas with the most listings are Kansai / Chubu (27), Tokyo (23), Kanagawa (15). By median private-room rent, Kansai / Chubu is the most affordable at ¥44,000 per month.
What is the difference between women-only share houses and houses with many female residents?
Women-only houses accept female residents only; Japan has 113 of them. Among mixed houses, 30 have at least 40% female residents (see houses with many female residents). Choose women-only for peace of mind, or include female-majority houses for a wider choice.
How many houses actually have international residents?
Of the 66 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 50 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 (54), residents are on average 2% teens, 49% in their 20s, 41% in their 30s and 8% in their 40s or older. Most residents are in their 20s and 30s.
Are there rooms available right now?
As of Oct 7, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 38; with a vacancy coming up: 21. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.
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