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.
- 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.
- To compare properties across Tokyo that welcome international residents, visit our list of share houses for foreigners.
- If you are looking to move in with a partner or friend, check out our double-occupancy properties in the Johoku area.
- If you prioritize space and comfort, we also recommend our Johoku area 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
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- 20s 80%
- 30s 20%
- Gender
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- Men 55%
- Women 45%
- Nationality
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- Japanese 15%
- Non-Japanese 85%
- ○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%
- Nationality
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- Japanese 75%
- Non-Japanese 25%
- ○Men
- ○Women
- ○Non-Japanese