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Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome affordable share houses (+ other filters) (lowest private-room price)

Listings with private rooms, sorted by the lowest monthly rent — cheapest first.

At a glance
  • Private from ¥57,000
  • Easygoing

Even if you are worried about needing a guarantor or signing a contract in Japanese, the Ikebukuro, Akabane, and Nerima areas offer share houses that welcome international residents, making it easy to secure a room even right after arriving in Japan.

From Ikebukuro, you can easily access the city center and Shinjuku without transfers via the Fukutoshin, Yurakucho, and Saikyo lines. Including areas like Akabane, Itabashi, and Nerima helps lower your rent, making these locations ideal for those looking to keep initial costs down and live long-term. Another feature is the wide variety of choices, ranging from bustling districts with excellent shopping to the quiet residential neighborhoods of Nerima.

Recommended share houses

A 5-minute walk to Higashi-Nagasaki, 5 min direct to Ikebukuro. Furnished private rooms

Cozy Share Ikebukuro West

Cozy Share Ikebukuro West
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)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 80%
  • 30s 20%
Gender
  • Men 55%
  • Women 45%
Nationality
  • Japanese 15%
  • Non-Japanese 85%
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
An entrepreneur-focused share house where residents can inspire and grow together.

x-garden Sakuradai

x-garden Sakuradai RANK 19
ONLINE

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.

Vacancy
Private ¥63,000 – ¥66,000
40 rooms (Private: 40 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 25%
  • 30s 50%
  • 40s+ 25%
Gender
  • Men 50%
  • Women 50%
Nationality
  • Japanese 75%
  • Non-Japanese 25%
Tokyo, Nerima-ku
Oedo Line Shin-Egota Sta., 15-min walk Also near Nerima Sta., Sakuradai Sta. (+1 more)
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
No age restrictions.

Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima
access ranking

  1. 1 Tokyoshare Shakujiikoen Tokyoshare Shakujiikoen Seibu Ikebukuro Line Oizumi-Gakuen Sta., 12-min walk
  2. 2 x-garden Sakuradai x-garden Sakuradai Oedo Line Shin-Egota Sta., 15-min walk
  3. 3 TOKYO β Nishitakashimadaira 4 TOKYO β Nishitakashimadaira 4 Toei Mita Line Nishi-Takashimadaira Sta., 5-min walk
  4. 4 TOKYO β Akabane 2 TOKYO β Akabane 2 Keihin-Tohoku Line Akabane Sta., 14-min walk
  5. 5 Share Life Nerima NR IKEBUKURO Share Life Nerima NR IKEBUKURO Toei Oedo Line Toshimaen Sta., 3-min walk
  6. 6 Ariya House Takinogawa Ariya House Takinogawa Saikyo Line Itabashi Sta., 6-min walk
  7. 7 TOKYO β Kanamecho 4 TOKYO β Kanamecho 4 Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Kanamecho Sta., 9-min walk
  8. 8 TOKYO β Senkawa 7 TOKYO β Senkawa 7 Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Senkawa Sta., 9-min walk
  9. 9 Cozy Share Ikebukuro West Cozy Share Ikebukuro West Seibu Ikebukuro Line Higashi-Nagasaki Sta., 5-min walk
  10. 10 TOKYO β Nerima-Takanodai 1 TOKYO β Nerima-Takanodai 1 Toei Oedo Line Nerima-Kasugacho Sta., 18-min walk