Sorted by the lowest monthly rent for private rooms and dormitories, cheapest first.
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥41,000
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 women-only share house near Ikebukuro Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with mostly Japanese residents. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed, easygoing distance with your housemates.
Vacancy
Private¥49,000 – ¥50,000
11 rooms
(Private: 11 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
20s 60%
30s 20%
40s+ 20%
Gender
Women 100%
Events
None in particular
Tokyo, Nerima-ku
Toei Oedo Line Toshimaen Sta., 3-min walk Also near Nerima Sta.
×Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Please have a valid photo ID ready to show.
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%
Events
None in particular
Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shin-Otsuka Sta., 2-min walk Also near Otsuka Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Application screening required
Excel House Itabashi: Women-only share house with private lockable rooms
