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Current filters Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji × Foreigners Welcome × 40%+ male residents × Almost everyone socializes × 10-min walk to station × 1–3 of 3
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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 ¥55,000
  • 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.

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
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%
Closeness
Almost everyone interacts
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 6-min walk
  • ○Men
  • ○Women
  • ○Non-Japanese
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%
Closeness
Almost everyone interacts
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%
Closeness
Almost everyone interacts
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.
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