How much is rent for a share house in Tokyo?

Private rooms are offered by 246 of the 248 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥35,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥59,000.

How much are the initial costs?

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. Houses currently running move-in campaigns (discounted initial costs or rent): 196. See houses with campaigns

Are there women-only share houses in Tokyo?

Yes. Women-only houses in Tokyo: 73 ( see women-only houses ). Mixed houses where at least 60% of residents are women: 1.

Can non-Japanese residents move in?

Yes. Foreigner-friendly houses in Tokyo: 248 ( see foreigner-friendly houses ). Houses that currently have international residents: 29, which suits people looking for an English-speaking or international environment.

What age are the residents?

Across the listings that publish resident data (18), residents are on average 0% teens, 47% in their 20s, 39% in their 30s and 13% in their 40s or older. Most residents are in their 20s and 30s.

Are there more private rooms or dormitories?

Private rooms: 246 houses (3,888 rooms in total), so private rooms are the norm here. Houses with dormitory beds: 2.

Are there rooms available right now?

As of Oct 4, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 225; with a vacancy coming up: 10. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.

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Key points

Tokyo: 248 share houses listed (as of Oct 4, 2026). 225 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥35,000.
Ueno / Asakusa / Akihabara is the most affordable (median ¥39,500).

Last updated: Oct 4, 2026 (compiled automatically from current listings)

At a glance

20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥35,499
Int'l-friendly

If you're looking for a share house in Tokyo, aim for areas one or two stops away from a station with a direct line to your workplace. You'll save on rent while your commute time remains virtually the same.

For those working in Shinjuku, consider Nakano or Koenji (Jousai area) on the Chuo Line; for Shibuya or Ebisu, look at the Southwest area; and for central business districts, check out the City Center area. To make your search easier, try filtering by women-only or private room options first.

Earthquake-resistant steel-frame share house with a gym and pet-friendly policy

RANK 13

Campaign

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.

Vacancy

Private ¥28,000 – ¥55,000

20 rooms (Private: 20 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign This share house is dog-friendly! Until 9/6 (+1 more)

Tokyo, Adachi-ku

Nippori-Toneri Liner Adachi-Odai Sta., 10-min walk Also near Odai Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Identification required.

RANK 12

Campaign ONLINE

Snaps

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.

Vacancy

Private ¥50,000 – ¥70,000

Dorm ¥30,000

65 rooms (Private: 47 + Dorm: 18)

Campaign Initial cost discount campaign!

Tokyo, Other (Tokyo)

Keio Line Musashinodai Sta., 5-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

No age restrictions.

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy soon

Upcoming vacancy: 405 (Late December)

Private ¥30,000 – ¥47,000

25 rooms (Private: 25 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Shibuya-ku

Toei Shinjuku Line Hatagaya Sta., 10-min walk Also near Nakano-Shimbashi Sta., Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Women-only rooms available

ONLINE

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)

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.

ONLINE

Snaps

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)

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.

Women Campaign

A furnished women-only share house near Shibuya Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy

Private From ¥54,500

13 rooms (Private: 13 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Setagaya-ku

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Komazawa-Daigaku Sta., 10-min walk Also near Sangen-Jaya Sta.

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to under 40. Simple screening required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥60,000

12 rooms (Private: 12 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Meguro-ku

Tokyu Toyoko Line Gakugei-Daigaku Sta., 14-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to 39 years old. Simple screening process required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥41,500

14 rooms (Private: 14 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Katsushika-ku

Keisei Main Line Ohanajaya Sta., 10-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to under 40 years old. Simple screening required.

Women Campaign

A furnished women-only share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy

Private From ¥42,500

24 rooms (Private: 24 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 8-min walk

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age restriction: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥45,500

18 rooms (Private: 18 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 5-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥46,500

20 rooms (Private: 20 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Kita-ku

Keihin-Tohoku Line Akabane Sta., 14-min walk Also near Motohasunuma Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥50,000

14 rooms (Private: 14 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Chuo Line Koenji Sta., 15-min walk Also near Asagaya Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥55,000 – ¥62,000

12 rooms (Private: 12 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Adachi-ku

Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Kita-Senju Sta., 8-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to 39 years old. A simple screening process is required.

Campaign

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private From ¥39,500

12 rooms (Private: 12 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Toritsu-Kasei Sta., 7-min walk Also near Nogata Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age requirement: 18 to under 40. A simple screening process is required.

Women Campaign

A furnished women-only share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for women looking for a safe first place of their own.

Vacancy

Private ¥49,500

20 rooms (Private: 20 + Dorm: 0)

Campaign Limited Time: No Admin Fee & First Month's Rent Free!

Tokyo, Suginami-ku

Chuo Line Nishi-Ogikubo Sta., 10-min walk

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Age limit: 18 to under 40. Simple screening required.

A furnished share house near Kita-Senju Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥50,000 – ¥55,000

80 rooms (Private: 80 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Adachi-ku

Joban Line Kameari Sta., 10-min walk Also near Ayase Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

ONLINE

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)

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 share house near Kawasaki Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥33,000 – ¥54,000

46 rooms (Private: 46 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Ota-ku

Keikyu Main Line Omorimachi Sta., 19-min walk Also near Showajima Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

The 3rd floor is a women-only floor.

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)

Tokyo, Taito-ku

Ginza Line Asakusa Sta., 15-min walk Also near Iriya Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Women ONLINE

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)

Tokyo, Setagaya-ku

Tokyu Oimachi Line Kuhombutsu Sta., 3-min walk Also near Jiyugaoka Sta.

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

18 years or older

ONLINE

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)

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

ONLINE

Snaps

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.

Vacancy

Private ¥96,000 – ¥102,000

16 rooms (Private: 16 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Toei Oedo Line Shin-Egota Sta., 1-min walk Also near Ekoda Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Vacancy

Private ¥44,000 – ¥54,000

52 rooms (Private: 52 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Nerima-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Kami-Shakujii Sta., 8-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Identification, emergency contact information

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

Vacancy

Private ¥49,000 – ¥52,000

36 rooms (Private: 36 + Dorm: 0)

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.

Women ONLINE

Vacancy

Private ¥61,500 – ¥72,500

13 rooms (Private: 13 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Meguro-ku

Tokyu Toyoko Line Gakugei-Daigaku Sta., 7-min walk

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Ages 20 and up; double occupancy allowed

ONLINE

A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.

Vacancy

Private ¥51,000 – ¥70,000

7 rooms (Private: 7 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shin-Otsuka Sta., 2-min walk Also near Otsuka Sta.

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Application screening required

Vacancy

Private ¥39,000 – ¥63,000

88 rooms (Private: 88 + Dorm: 0)

Tokyo, Kichijoji / Mitaka / Koganei

Seibu Shinjuku Line Hana-Koganei Sta., 8-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Personal seal (hanko), ID, emergency contact information, mandatory guarantee company enrollment, and certificate of residence (juminhyo)

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)

Tokyo, Nakano-ku

Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 6-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Women ONLINE

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)

Tokyo, Ota-ku

Toei Asakusa Line Nishi-Magome Sta., 4-min walk

×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Screening required

ONLINE

Snaps

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)

Tokyo, Machida / Chofu

Keio Line Nishi-Chofu Sta., 4-min walk

○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese

Ages 18 to 39

Sort: Recommended Newest Private room: lowest price Lowest price (private / dorm)

Share house rent in Tokyo

Tokyo has 248 share houses listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 4, 2026). Private rooms are available in 246 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥35,000. Ueno / Asakusa / Akihabara is the most affordable area (median ¥39,500), while Shibuya / Ebisu / Shimokitazawa runs higher (¥53,750). Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima has the most listings (73).

Area	Listings	Private room (median)	Private room (from)	Dormitory (median)
Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji	46	¥50,000	¥44,500	—
Shibuya / Ebisu / Shimokitazawa	26	¥53,750	¥43,500	—
Shinagawa / Kamata / Omori	31	¥53,500	¥48,500	—
Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima	73	¥48,000	¥39,000	—
Ueno / Asakusa / Akihabara	63	¥39,500	¥33,500	—
Kichijoji / Tachikawa / Hachioji	9	¥49,500	¥39,000	—

Based on the monthly rent of the cheapest room in each house. Medians are shown only for areas with at least 3 listings.

Share houses in Tokyo by ward and city

Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji

Shibuya / Ebisu / Shimokitazawa

Shinagawa / Kamata / Omori

Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima

Ueno / Asakusa / Akihabara

Kichijoji / Tachikawa / Hachioji

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Share houses in Tokyo: the 2026 picture

Tokyo share houses range from large social houses with dozens of residents to small renovated homes, and you can now choose by concept: women-only, foreigner-friendly or remote-work ready. Most come furnished with no deposit or key money, so you can live in central Tokyo with far lower move-in costs than a regular apartment.

What differs most from house to house is who lives there and how close-knit it is. ShareClip publishes resident data for every house (age groups, gender ratio, share of international residents, event frequency and how much residents interact). Compare not only the rent but who you would live with. The rent table above and the FAQ figures below are updated daily from the listings.

Seven zones: how Tokyo divides up

ShareClip splits Tokyo into seven zones. Shinjuku, Nakano and Koenji along the Chuo and Seibu lines is the classic choice, close to Shinjuku with a good balance of supply and rent. Shibuya, Ebisu and Shimokitazawa has many popular neighbourhoods and slightly higher rents. Shinagawa, Kamata and Omori is quiet and residential with easy access to Shinagawa and Haneda Airport.

Roppongi, Azabu-Juban and Kanda has few listings but puts you next to the office districts at the highest rents. Ikebukuro, Akabane and Nerima and Ueno, Asakusa and Akihabara offer direct lines into the centre at lower rents, with plenty of houses. Kichijoji, Tachikawa and Hachioji suits those who want bigger rooms and greener surroundings. If in doubt, start with the zone on a direct line to your workplace or school.

How to think about rent and initial costs

Private rooms in Tokyo mostly fall in the ¥40,000–59,000 range: above ¥60,000 closer to the centre, and around ¥40,000 in the eastern and northern downtown zones. Compare the monthly total, which is rent plus the common fee (utilities and internet, typically in the ¥10,000s). Sort by cheapest private room to see everything within your budget at once.

Initial costs are usually three items: a deposit settled when you move out, an administration fee and the first month's rent. There is no agency fee as with regular apartments. Houses running campaigns may offer a free first month or discounted fees. Before signing, check the minimum stay and whether a cleaning fee applies on move-out.

Search backwards from your commute

Tokyo listings on ShareClip can be filtered by travel time to the main terminal stations: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Tokyo and Shinagawa. Decide first which station you will use every day.

Rent is highest right at the terminals; one or two stations away on a direct line it drops noticeably while the commute barely changes. Check the last train and the cost of a commuter pass too, and compare houses on rent plus common fee plus pass. The resident data on each listing also shows whether the house is mostly working adults or students.

FAQ: share houses in Tokyo

How much is rent for a share house in Tokyo?: Private rooms are offered by 246 of the 248 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥49,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥35,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥59,000.
How much are the initial costs?: 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. Houses currently running move-in campaigns (discounted initial costs or rent): 196. See houses with campaigns
Are there women-only share houses in Tokyo?: Yes. Women-only houses in Tokyo: 73 (see women-only houses). Mixed houses where at least 60% of residents are women: 1.
Can non-Japanese residents move in?: Yes. Foreigner-friendly houses in Tokyo: 248 (see foreigner-friendly houses). Houses that currently have international residents: 29, which suits people looking for an English-speaking or international environment.
What age are the residents?: Across the listings that publish resident data (18), residents are on average 0% teens, 47% in their 20s, 39% in their 30s and 13% in their 40s or older. Most residents are in their 20s and 30s.
Are there more private rooms or dormitories?: Private rooms: 246 houses (3,888 rooms in total), so private rooms are the norm here. Houses with dormitory beds: 2.
Which part of Tokyo is the cheapest?: By median private-room rent, Ueno / Asakusa / Akihabara is the most affordable at ¥39,500 per month, while Shibuya / Ebisu / Shimokitazawa is higher at ¥53,750. Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima has the most listings (73). Rent often drops one or two stations away from a major hub with little change in commute time, so choose by the train line to your workplace or school.
Are there rooms available right now?: As of Oct 4, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 225; with a vacancy coming up: 10. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.

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Share house rent in Tokyo

Share houses in Tokyo by ward and city

Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji

Shibuya / Ebisu / Shimokitazawa

Shinagawa / Kamata / Omori

Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima

Ueno / Asakusa / Akihabara

Kichijoji / Tachikawa / Hachioji

Latest updates from operators in Tokyo

Share houses in Tokyo: the 2026 picture

Seven zones: how Tokyo divides up

How to think about rent and initial costs

Search backwards from your commute

FAQ: share houses in Tokyo

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