Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome: 46 share houses listed (as of Oct 7, 2026). 43 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥44,000.
About the same as the median for all share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji (¥50,000).
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥44,500
Int'l-friendly
If you are worried about whether you can really find a property that accepts foreigners in the Shinjuku, Nakano, or Koenji areas, these two conditions will help you choose from properties with a proven track record of accepting tenants with fewer hurdles regarding guarantors and Japanese language proficiency.
The strength of this area is its excellent accessibility, with direct access from Shinjuku and Takadanobaba to Nakano, Koenji, and Ogikubo via the JR Chuo and Sobu lines, while keeping rent relatively affordable for being in the city center. Even if you have just arrived in Japan for study or work, these towns are located near stations, making shopping and transfers convenient.
A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
Vacancy
Private¥64,000 – ¥69,000
24 rooms
(Private: 24 + Dorm: 0)
Tokyo, Suginami-ku
Keio Inokashira Line Fujimigaoka Sta., 4-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Applicants must be 39 or younger. Double occupancy is not permitted. Subject to a screening process.
All-private, women-only share house in Numabukuro.
A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. Residents are mostly in their 20s, with many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
Vacancy
Private¥60,000
16 rooms
(Private: 16 + Dorm: 0)
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Chuo Line Nakano Sta., 7-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Ages 39 and under only. Single occupancy only. Subject to screening.
A 1-minute walk from Shin-Egota Station. Furnished 1K with appliances and a loft
A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you value your privacy and your own time.
Vacancy
Private¥96,000 – ¥102,000
16 rooms
(Private: 16 + Dorm: 0)
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Toei Oedo Line Shin-Egota Sta., 1-min walk Also near Ekoda Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Excellent access to Shinjuku and the city center! A popular share house with all private rooms.
A furnished share house near Shinjuku Sta. The house has many international residents and more men than women. Ideal for anyone looking for a calm place to live.
Vacancy soon
1 room opening up in early-Nov
Private¥38,000 – ¥78,000
15 rooms
(Private: 15 + Dorm: 0)
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
12 min direct to Shinjuku, 7-minute walk to Nishi-Ogikubo. 79 rooms with a courtyard
Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome share houses: 46 listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 7, 2026). Private rooms are available in 46 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥44,000. That is about the same as the median for all share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji (¥50,000). Nakano-ku is the most affordable area (median ¥49,000), while Suginami-ku runs higher (¥51,000). Suginami-ku has the most listings (27).
How much is rent for Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome share houses?
Private rooms are offered by 46 of the 46 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥44,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥60,000.
Are Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome share houses more expensive than share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji overall?
The median lowest private-room rent is ¥50,000 per month for Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome share houses and ¥50,000 for all share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji, so they are about the same.
Which areas have the most Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome share houses?
The areas with the most listings are Suginami-ku (27), Nakano-ku (17), Shinjuku-ku (2). By median private-room rent, Nakano-ku is the most affordable at ¥49,000 per month.
How many houses actually have international residents?
Of the 6 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 6 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 7, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 43; with a vacancy coming up: 1. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.
