Bunkyo-ku: 3 share houses listed (as of Oct 31, 2026).
Median private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥50,000.
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥50,000
Int'l-friendly
If you are looking for a share house in Bunkyo Ward, you can enjoy the perfect balance of a peaceful living environment with direct, stress-free access to workplaces in the city center.
The area is known for its academic atmosphere, encompassing neighborhoods like Hongo, Koishikawa, Sendagi, and Hakusan. With the Marunouchi, Namboku, and Toei Mita lines, you can reach Otemachi, Korakuen, and Nagatacho in a short time. Thanks to the proximity of the University of Tokyo and various medical institutions, rent prices remain relatively affordable compared to other central areas. You can choose a neighborhood that suits your lifestyle, from the traditional downtown charm of Nezu and Sendagi to the modern convenience of Korakuen and Kasuga.
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.
Full
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
Ariya House Sugamo: Women-only, private rooms with locks, small-scale share house
Bunkyo-ku has 3 share houses listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 31, 2026). Private rooms are available in 3 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥50,000.
Latest updates from operators in Bunkyo-ku
Oct 31, 2026LAFESTA OchanomizuWith about 50% of residents coming from abroad, LAFESTA Ochanomizu offers a living enviro…
Oct 30, 2026Ariya House SugamoPrivate room rents range from 50,000 yen to 59,000 yen per month. The initial cost to mov…
Oct 29, 2026First House Shin-OtsukaThe move-in management fee is 30,000 yen (one-time only), and the monthly common service …
Oct 24, 2026LAFESTA OchanomizuIdeal for those who want to make their daily commute and travel as smooth as possible. LA…
Oct 23, 2026Ariya House SugamoIdeal for women who want to cut down on commuting and travel time around Tokyo. Ariya Hou…
Private rooms are offered by 3 of the 3 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥50,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥50,000.
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.
Yes. Foreigner-friendly houses in Bunkyo-ku: 3 (see foreigner-friendly houses). Houses that currently have international residents: 2, which suits people looking for an English-speaking or international environment.
Are there more private rooms or dormitories?
Private rooms: 3 houses (33 rooms in total), so private rooms are the norm here. Houses with dormitory beds: 0.