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)
Current residents
Age
20s 70%
30s 30%
Gender
Men 45%
Women 55%
Nationality
Japanese 40%
Non-Japanese 60%
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.
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
2 rooms opening up in early-Nov
Private¥38,000 – ¥78,000
15 rooms
(Private: 15 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 60%
Women 40%
Nationality
Japanese 30%
Non-Japanese 70%
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
A well-located share house just 14 minutes from Shinjuku and Takadanobaba, situated near the Nogata shopping street.
A furnished share house near Ikebukuro Sta. The house has many international residents and more men than women. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.
Vacancy soon
1 room opening up in Nov
Private¥55,000 – ¥74,000
25 rooms
(Private: 25 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 60%
Women 40%
Nationality
Japanese 40%
Non-Japanese 60%
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
5 min direct to Shinjuku, a 7-minute walk from Nakano. Furnished private rooms
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)
Current residents
Age
20s 75%
30s 25%
Gender
Men 50%
Women 50%
Nationality
Japanese 20%
Non-Japanese 80%
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)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 80%
Women 20%
Nationality
Non-Japanese 100%
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Toei Oedo Line Shin-Egota Sta., 1-min walk Also near Ekoda Sta.
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Opened July 2022! A sophisticated co-living house surrounded by greenery
