Other (Saitama): 2 share houses listed (as of Oct 6, 2026). 2 of them have a vacancy now.
At a glance
20s mainly
Private from ¥32,000
Int'l-friendly
If you are looking for a home in Saitama outside of Omiya or Urawa, areas like Kawagoe, Tokorozawa, Kasukabe, and Kumagaya offer the advantage of lower rent while still providing access to the city center.
Kawagoe on the Tobu Tojo Line and Tokorozawa, served by the Seibu Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Lines, offer direct access to Ikebukuro with more affordable rent than the Omiya area. Kasukabe and Koshigaya along the Tobu Isesaki Line (Skytree Line) provide direct access to the Kita-Senju and Akihabara areas via the Tsukuba Express, while Kumagaya and Konosu on the Takasaki Line offer a single-train ride to Tokyo and Kanagawa via the Ueno-Tokyo Line. These areas feature many quiet residential neighborhoods, making them ideal for those living alone for the first time.
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.
Initial costs vary by house. Each listing shows whether a deposit, key money, guarantee deposit or administration fee applies, and how much. Most share houses contract directly with the operator, so there is no real-estate agency fee, and many rooms come furnished so you can move in with little more than a suitcase.
Can non-Japanese residents move in?
Yes. Foreigner-friendly houses in Other (Saitama): 2 (see foreigner-friendly houses). Houses that currently have international residents: 1, which suits people looking for an English-speaking or international environment.
Are there rooms available right now?
As of Oct 6, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 2; with a vacancy coming up: 0. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.
