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Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome affordable share houses (+ other filters) (lowest private-room price)

Listings with private rooms, sorted by the lowest monthly rent — cheapest first.

At a glance
  • 20s/30s mainly
  • Private from ¥38,000
  • Lively

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.

Recommended share houses

TOKYO β Nishi-Ogikubo 3 TOKYO β Nishi-Ogikubo 3 Tokyo・Suginami-ku Chuo Line Nishi-Ogikubo Sta., 10-min walk TOKYO β Koenji 2 TOKYO β Koenji 2 Tokyo・Nakano-ku Chuo Line Koenji Sta., 15-min walk TOKYO β Toritsukasei 7 TOKYO β Toritsukasei 7 Tokyo・Nakano-ku Seibu Shinjuku Line Toritsu-Kasei Sta., 7-min walk
Excellent access to Shinjuku and the city center! A popular share house with all private rooms.

Modern Living Nakano II

Modern Living Nakano II

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)
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.

Modern Living Nakano I

Modern Living Nakano I

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.

Full
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

Cozy Share Nakano

Cozy Share Nakano
ONLINE

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 5-minute walk from Fujimigaoka Station, with no transfers to Kichijoji or Shibuya

First House Takaido Suginami

First House Takaido Suginami
ONLINE

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.
Opened July 2022! A sophisticated co-living house surrounded by greenery

REFU

REFU

A furnished share house near Shibuya Sta. The house has many international residents. Ideal if you want to socialize and enjoy a lively house.

Vacancy
Private ¥75,000
30 rooms (Private: 30 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
  • Men 55%
  • Women 45%
Nationality
  • Japanese 60%
  • Non-Japanese 40%
Tokyo, Suginami-ku
Keio Inokashira Line Nishi-Eifuku Sta., 9-min walk Also near Eifukucho Sta.
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
Valid ID required. Guarantor company enrollment required.
A 1-minute walk from Shin-Egota Station. Furnished 1K with appliances and a loft

Campus Living Eco-da

Campus Living Eco-da
ONLINE
Snap photo of Campus Living Eco-da Snaps

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
Sort: Recommended Newest Private room: lowest price Lowest price (private / dorm)

Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji
access ranking

  1. 1 First House Takaido Suginami First House Takaido Suginami Keio Inokashira Line Fujimigaoka Sta., 4-min walk
  2. 2 TOKYO β Toritsukasei 7 TOKYO β Toritsukasei 7 Seibu Shinjuku Line Toritsu-Kasei Sta., 7-min walk
  3. 3 REFU REFU Keio Inokashira Line Nishi-Eifuku Sta., 9-min walk
  4. 4 TOKYO β Koenji 2 TOKYO β Koenji 2 Chuo Line Koenji Sta., 15-min walk
  5. 5 TOKYO β Nogata 7 TOKYO β Nogata 7 Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 5-min walk
  6. 6 TOKYO β Nishi-Ogikubo 3 TOKYO β Nishi-Ogikubo 3 Chuo Line Nishi-Ogikubo Sta., 10-min walk
  7. 7 TOKYO β Numabukuro 16 TOKYO β Numabukuro 16 Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 8-min walk
  8. 8 Modern Living Nakano II Modern Living Nakano II Seibu Shinjuku Line Numabukuro Sta., 6-min walk
  9. 9 TOKYO β Iogi 4 TOKYO β Iogi 4 Seibu Shinjuku Line Kami-Igusa Sta., 17-min walk
  10. 10 Modern Living Nakano I Modern Living Nakano I Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 6-min walk