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Regional Rent Prices

Average rent prices and popular areas in major Japanese cities

🏠 Regional Rent Finder

Tokyo / 1K
As of Sep 2025
Average Rent
¥85,000
/ month
Min
¥65,000
Max
¥120,000

💡 Note: Actual prices may vary significantly based on proximity to station, building age, and floor. Check real-time prices on SUUMO, HOME'S, etc.

📊 Data source: SUUMO・HOME'S Sep 2025 stats

Tokyo

¥85,000
Average Rent (1K)
Range: ¥60,000 - ¥120,000

The most expensive area in Japan. Gets cheaper further from center.

Popular Areas:
ShibuyaShinjukuIkebukuroOsaki

Osaka

¥55,000
Average Rent (1K)
Range: ¥40,000 - ¥80,000

About 30-40% cheaper than Tokyo. Good value for living costs.

Popular Areas:
UmedaNambaTennojiShinsaibashi

Kyoto

¥50,000
Average Rent (1K)
Range: ¥35,000 - ¥70,000

Traditional atmosphere. Student-friendly prices.

Popular Areas:
Kyoto StationKawaramachiGionArashiyama

Yokohama

¥60,000
Average Rent (1K)
Range: ¥45,000 - ¥85,000

Good access to Tokyo and relatively affordable.

Popular Areas:
Yokohama StationMinato MiraiSakuragichoIshikawacho

💡 Saving Tips

  • •Rent gets cheaper 10+ minutes walk from the station
  • •1K (one room) is the most common type
  • •Check management fees in addition to rent when signing

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