Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents: 5 share houses listed (as of Oct 28, 2026). 4 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥57,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥38,000.
About ¥9,750 per month above the median for all share houses in Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima (¥47,250).
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥38,500
Int'l-friendly
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 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%
Tokyo, Itabashi-ku
Toei Mita Line Shimura-sanchome Sta., 15-min walk Also near Kami-Itabashi Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Identification required.
A 5-minute walk to Higashi-Nagasaki, 5 min direct to Ikebukuro. Furnished private rooms
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%
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
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.
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%
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.
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%
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
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%
Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shin-Otsuka Sta., 2-min walk Also near Otsuka Sta.
Rent for Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses
Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses: 5 listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 28, 2026). Private rooms are available in 5 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥57,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥38,000. That is about ¥9,750 per month above the median for all share houses in Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima (¥47,250). Nerima-ku has the most listings (2).
Area
Listings
Private room (median)
Private room (from)
Dormitory (median)
Toshima-ku
1
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Bunkyo-ku
1
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Itabashi-ku
1
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Nerima-ku
2
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Based on the monthly rent of the cheapest room in each house. Medians are shown only for areas with at least 3 listings.
Latest updates from Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses
Oct 27, 2026Tokyoshare ShakujiikoenOizumi-gakuen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line is a 12-minute walk away. Shakujii-koen…
Oct 24, 2026Cozy Share Ikebukuro WestFor those who want to live in a peaceful neighborhood while staying close to Ikebukuro an…
Oct 22, 2026First House Shin-OtsukaFirst House Shin-Otsuka brings together people in their 20s and 30s who value their perso…
Oct 22, 2026x-garden SakuradaiIdeal for those looking to reduce their daily commute or travel time to school. x-garden …
Oct 20, 2026Tokyoshare ShakujiikoenIdeal for those who want to learn English or French while interacting with international …
How much is rent for Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses?
Private rooms are offered by 5 of the 5 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥57,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥38,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥63,000.
Are Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses more expensive than share houses in Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima overall?
The median lowest private-room rent is ¥57,000 per month for Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses and ¥47,250 for all share houses in Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima, so they are about ¥9,750 more expensive.
Which areas have the most Ikebukuro / Akabane / Nerima / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ male residents share houses?
The areas with the most listings are Nerima-ku (2), Toshima-ku (1), Bunkyo-ku (1).
How many houses actually have international residents?
Of the 5 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 5 currently have international residents. "Foreigner-friendly" means the operator accepts non-Japanese residents; it does not guarantee that international residents live there now.
Are there rooms available right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 4; with a vacancy coming up: 0. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.
