Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents: 10 share houses listed (as of Nov 12, 2026). 5 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥56,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥35,000.
About ¥5,500 per month above the median for all share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji (¥50,500).
At a glance
20s/30s mainly
Private from ¥38,000
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.
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%
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.
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%
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.
5 min walk to Tochomae Station! 11 min walk to Shinjuku Station!
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
Private¥38,000 – ¥78,000
15 rooms
(Private: 15 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 60%
Women 40%
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 Shinjuku 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 Dec
Private¥55,000 – ¥74,000
25 rooms
(Private: 25 + Dorm: 0)
Current residents
Age
Not listed
Gender
Men 60%
Women 40%
Tokyo, Nakano-ku
Seibu Shinjuku Line Nogata Sta., 6-min walk
○Men
○Women
○Non-Japanese
Opened July 2022! A sophisticated co-living house surrounded by greenery
Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses: 10 listed on ShareClip (as of Nov 12, 2026). Private rooms are available in 10 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥56,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥35,000. By lowest private-room rent: ¥30,000–39,999 20%, ¥50,000–59,999 50%, ¥60,000 or more 30%. That is about ¥5,500 per month above the median for all share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji (¥50,500). Nakano-ku has the most listings (5).
How much is rent for Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses?
Private rooms are offered by 10 of the 10 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥56,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥35,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥64,000.
Are Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses more expensive than share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji overall?
The median lowest private-room rent is ¥56,000 per month for Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses and ¥50,500 for all share houses in Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji, so they are about ¥5,500 more expensive.
Which areas have the most Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji / Foreigners Welcome / 40%+ female residents share houses?
The areas with the most listings are Nakano-ku (5), Suginami-ku (3), Shinjuku-ku (2).
What is the difference between women-only share houses and houses with many female residents?
Women-only houses accept female residents only; Shinjuku / Nakano / Koenji has 23 of them. Among mixed houses, 5 have at least 40% female residents (see houses with many female residents). Choose women-only for peace of mind, or include female-majority houses for a wider choice.
How many houses actually have international residents?
Of the 6 houses that publish residents' nationalities, 5 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 Nov 12, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 5; 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.
