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Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome share houses (+ other filters)

At a glance
  • 20s/30s mainly
  • Private from ¥38,500
  • 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.

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
Work, socialize, and exercise. Change your life 180° in this large-scale share house!

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.

Vacancy
Private ¥38,500 – ¥55,900
Dorm ¥19,800
119 rooms (Private: 116 + Dorm: 3)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
  • Men 55%
  • Women 45%
Nationality
  • Japanese 65%
  • Non-Japanese 35%
Tokyo, Itabashi-ku
Toei Mita Line Shimura-sanchome Sta., 15-min walk Also near Kami-Itabashi Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Identification required.
This is a concept share house where you can enjoy international exchange in your daily life with motivated Japanese and foreigners interested in international exchange.

Tokyoshare Shakujiikoen

Tokyoshare Shakujiikoen RANK 15
ONLINE

A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 30s, with many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy
Private ¥63,000
14 rooms (Private: 14 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 25%
  • 30s 50%
  • 40s+ 25%
Gender
  • Men 65%
  • Women 35%
Nationality
  • Japanese 50%
  • Non-Japanese 50%
Tokyo, Nerima-ku
Seibu Ikebukuro Line Oizumi-Gakuen Sta., 12-min walk Also near Shakujii-Koen Sta., Kami-Shakujii Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
No age restrictions.
An entrepreneur-focused share house where residents can inspire and grow together.

x-garden Sakuradai

x-garden Sakuradai RANK 18
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.
A 2-minute walk to Shin-Otsuka Station. Every room has a kitchen, so cooking is easy

First House Shin-Otsuka

First House Shin-Otsuka
ONLINE

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)
Current residents
Age
  • 20s 65%
  • 30s 35%
Gender
  • Men 100%
Nationality
  • Japanese 35%
  • Non-Japanese 65%
Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shin-Otsuka Sta., 2-min walk Also near Otsuka Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Application screening required
Looking for a calm place to call home in the city? This quiet residential share house is it.

LAFESTA Ochanomizu

A furnished share house near Tokyo / Otemachi Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.

Full
Private ¥50,000 – ¥82,000
22 rooms (Private: 22 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Not listed
Nationality
  • Japanese 50%
  • Non-Japanese 50%
Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku
Toei Oedo Line Hongo-sanchome Sta., 5-min walk Also near Yushima Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Please bring a valid photo ID.

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 SONOMA Ikebukuro North SONOMA Ikebukuro North Yurakucho Line Senkawa Sta., 13-min walk
  4. 4 SHARE HOUSE 180° Kami-Itabashi SHARE HOUSE 180° Kami-Itabashi Toei Mita Line Shimura-sanchome Sta., 15-min walk
  5. 5 Share Life Nerima NR IKEBUKURO Share Life Nerima NR IKEBUKURO Toei Oedo Line Toshimaen Sta., 3-min walk
  6. 6 TOKYO β Akabane 2 TOKYO β Akabane 2 Keihin-Tohoku Line Akabane Sta., 14-min walk
  7. 7 Urban Terrace Kamishakujii Urban Terrace Kamishakujii Seibu Shinjuku Line Kami-Shakujii Sta., 8-min walk
  8. 8 First House Shin-Otsuka First House Shin-Otsuka Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shin-Otsuka Sta., 2-min walk
  9. 9 TOKYO β Nishitakashimadaira 4 TOKYO β Nishitakashimadaira 4 Toei Mita Line Nishi-Takashimadaira Sta., 5-min walk
  10. 10 TOKYO β Kita-Ikebukuro 6 TOKYO β Kita-Ikebukuro 6 Tobu Tojo Line Kita-Ikebukuro Sta., 5-min walk