Tokyo / Foreigners Welcome affordable share houses (+ other filters) (lowest private-room price)
Listings with private rooms, sorted by the lowest monthly rent — cheapest first.
- Private from ¥57,000
- Int'l-friendly
If you want to live in Tokyo but are concerned about being turned away due to screening processes or guarantor requirements as a foreign national, the best shortcut is to focus on properties that explicitly state "Foreigners Welcome."
In multicultural areas like Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Takadanobaba, or along the JR Chuo and Yamanote lines, many property managers can assist you in English or Chinese. You can keep initial costs down by choosing properties that include utilities and Wi-Fi.
- If you are open to living outside of Tokyo, please check our nationwide list of foreigner-friendly share houses.
- If you are looking to move in with a partner or friend, our Tokyo properties that allow double occupancy are a great option.
- If you prefer to relax in a bathtub after a long day, please take a look at our Tokyo properties with bathtubs.
Recommended share houses
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
-
- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
-
- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- Events
- Once every few months
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Omori
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.
- Age
-
- 20s 60%
- 30s 40%
- Gender
-
- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- Events
- Once every few months
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Takaido Suginami
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.
- Age
-
- 20s 70%
- 30s 30%
- Gender
-
- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- Events
- Once every few months
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Green Share Chofu +garden
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.
- Age
-
- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
-
- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- Events
- Once every few months
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese