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 ¥49,000
- 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
Share Life Nerima NR IKEBUKURO
A furnished women-only share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
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- 20s 60%
- 30s 20%
- 40s+ 20%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Events
- None in particular
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
First House Haneda
A furnished share house near Kawasaki Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents and more women than men. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.
- Age
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- 20s 35%
- 30s 65%
- Gender
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- Men 35%
- Women 65%
- Events
- None in particular
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Ma Maison Nishimagome
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.
- Age
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- 20s 50%
- 30s 50%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Events
- None in particular
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Ma Maison Gakugei-daigaku
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.
- Age
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- 20s 40%
- 30s 55%
- 40s+ 5%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- Events
- None in particular
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese