Arakawa-ku: 6 share houses listed (as of Oct 30, 2026). 6 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥52,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥46,000.
At a glance
Private from ¥46,000
If you're looking for a share house in Arakawa Ward, choosing a property near a station in this traditional neighborhood is the key to keeping rent affordable while enjoying direct access to the city center.
Nippori and Nishi-Nippori offer convenient access to Ueno and Otemachi via the Yamanote Line, Keisei Line, and Nippori-Toneri Liner. Machiya and Minowa provide easy travel via the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Hibiya Lines, with the Keisei Line offering direct routes to Chiba and Narita Airport. Minami-Senju connects to Tsukuba and Kita-Senju via the Joban Line. A major appeal of Arakawa Ward is that its average rent remains more affordable compared to other wards in Tokyo.
Arakawa-ku has 6 share houses listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 30, 2026). Private rooms are available in 6 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥52,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥46,000.
Latest updates from operators in Arakawa-ku
Oct 28, 2026TOKYO β Higashi-Ogu 3-chome 2Private rooms are fully furnished with a bed, desk, refrigerator, air conditioner, and cl…
Oct 27, 2026TOKYO β KumanomaeInitial costs include a move-in administrative fee of 30,000 yen and a move-out fee of 16…
Oct 26, 2026TOKYO β Minami-Senju 3Located just a 5-minute walk from Minami-Senju Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, TO…
Oct 26, 2026TOKYO β NipporiTOKYO β Nippori is currently running a campaign where both the administrative fee and the…
Oct 23, 2026TOKYO β Machiya 2-chomeIdeal for those looking to keep initial costs down, TOKYO β Machiya Nichome is currently …
Private rooms are offered by 6 of the 6 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥52,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥46,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥55,000.
How much are the initial costs?
Initial costs vary by house. Each listing shows whether a deposit, key money, guarantee deposit or administration fee applies, and how much. Most share houses contract directly with the operator, so there is no real-estate agency fee, and many rooms come furnished so you can move in with little more than a suitcase. Houses currently running move-in campaigns (discounted initial costs or rent): 6. See houses with campaigns
Yes. Foreigner-friendly houses in Arakawa-ku: 6 (see foreigner-friendly houses). Houses that currently have international residents: 0, which suits people looking for an English-speaking or international environment.
Are there more private rooms or dormitories?
Private rooms: 6 houses (63 rooms in total), so private rooms are the norm here. Houses with dormitory beds: 0.
Are there rooms available right now?
As of Oct 30, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 6; with a vacancy coming up: 0. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.