Tokyo / Foreigners Welcome affordable share houses (+ other filters) (lowest private-room price)
Listings with private rooms, sorted by the lowest monthly rent — cheapest first.
- 20s/30s mainly
- Private from ¥42,000
- 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
Modern Living Nakano II
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.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 60%
- Women 40%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
SHARE HOUSE 180° Kami-Itabashi
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Ma Maison Jiyugaoka
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 50%
- 30s 45%
- 40s+ 5%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Urban Terrace Hanakoganei Pedal
A furnished share house. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
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%
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
WILL Fuchu
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.
- Age
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- 20s 25%
- 30s 50%
- 40s+ 25%
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Ma Maison Ueno Okachimachi
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.
- Age
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- 20s 40%
- 30s 60%
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Modern Living Asakusa I
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.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- ○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%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Modern Living Nakano I
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. The house has many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 60%
- Women 40%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
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
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- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- ○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%
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Del Fiore Shimokitazawa
A furnished women-only share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has some international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Women 100%
- ×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
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- 20s 60%
- 30s 40%
- Gender
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- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Cozy Share Nakano
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.
- Age
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- 20s 75%
- 30s 25%
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○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%
- ×Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
x-garden Sakuradai
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with some international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
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- 20s 25%
- 30s 50%
- 40s+ 25%
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○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
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- 20s 70%
- 30s 30%
- Gender
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- Men 45%
- Women 55%
- ○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
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- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Modern Living Futako-Tamagawa
A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
Share Life Hatsudai
A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
CROSSWORLD Omori
A furnished share house near Kawasaki Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
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- 20s 25%
- 30s 50%
- 40s+ 25%
- Gender
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- Men 50%
- Women 50%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese
REFU
A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
- Age
- Not listed
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese