Tokyo Expat Areas and Housing Rate

We here provide guidance about residential properties for foreign expats. We introduce primary expat areas in Tokyo, the average rental rates per size of unit, and recommended rental properties for expats with English-speaking services.

The data below has been derived from actual rental prices updated by our recent contracts.

Tokyo - Expat Areas and Average rental rate

Hiroo, Azabu, Roppongi, Aoyama, Omotesando Area

Primary residence areas of foreigners in Central Tokyo.

The areas have good environment for foreigners to live such as near-by bus routes of international schools and neighboring international supermarkets. Also near major business areas.

【Average rental prices】
  Size (sqm)  Rent ( in 10,000 JPY units)
Apartment   Low Mid High
1 bedroom 50 30 46 60
2 bedrooms 100 60 94 125
3 bedrooms 150 88 140 185
4 bedrooms 200 132 185 230
5 bedrooms 280 180 225 285
House   Low Mid High
3 bedrooms 150 92 145 185
4 bedrooms+ 200 140 190 240

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Yoyogi, Ebisu, Daikanyama, Shibuya Area

Located between business areas and suburban areas.

Easy to commute to Otemachi and Roppongi with relatively peaceful environment for living. Popular among singles and families.

【Average rental prices】
  Size (sqm)  Rent ( in 10,000 JPY units)
Apartment   Low Mid High
1 bedroom 50 28 42 54
2 bedrooms 100 44 70 90
3 bedrooms 150 65 90 125
4 bedrooms 200 100 140 190
5 bedrooms 280 140 165 255
House   Low Mid High
3 bedrooms 150 70 97 130
4 bedrooms+ 200 110 145 195

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Meguro-ku, Setagaya-ku, Suburbs of Tokyo

Quiet and restful areas away from busy Central Tokyo.

There are many foreigner-friendly detached housings, compounds, and low-rise apartments built along bus routes of international schools.

【Average rental prices】
  Size (sqm)  Rent ( in 10,000 JPY units)
Apartment   Low Mid High
1 bedroom 50 25 35 45
2 bedrooms 100 38 50 64
3 bedrooms 150 55 75 100
4 bedrooms 200 80 110 120
5 bedrooms 280 100 125 150
House   Low Mid High
3 bedrooms 150 65 85 110
4 bedrooms+ 200 85 120 130

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Nihonbashi, Kachidoki, Toyosu, Ginza, Tokyo Bay Area

East side areas of Tokyo ranging from Nihonbashi area attracting many stock brokerage firms to Tokyo Bay Area.

There are many tower apartments in Tokyo Bay Area which you can enjoy hotel-like quality services and ocean views.

【Average rental prices】
  Size (sqm)  Rent ( in 10,000 JPY units)
Apartment   Low Mid High
1 bedroom 50 25 28 36
2 bedrooms 100 32 45 60
3 bedrooms 150 50 75 95
4 bedrooms 200 N/A N/A N/A
5 bedrooms 280 N/A N/A N/A
House   Low Mid High
3 bedrooms 150 N/A N/A N/A
4 bedrooms+ 200 N/A N/A N/A

 

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