Tokyo Rent Index
Median rent by ward and layout, computed from 528,660 real active listings across Tokyo's 23 wards. Updated Q2 2026.
Methodology: median monthly rent (JPY) from 528,660 deduplicated active listings (LIFULL + AtHome), Tokyo 23 special wards, by layout. Median is more robust than average against outliers.
Median Rent by Ward and Layout (JPY/month)
| Ward | 1K | 1LDK |
|---|---|---|
| Edogawa-ku | ¥74,000 | ¥125,000 |
| Adachi-ku | ¥76,000 | ¥125,000 |
| Katsushika-ku | ¥81,000 | ¥118,000 |
| Nerima-ku | ¥82,000 | ¥135,000 |
| Suginami-ku | ¥84,000 | ¥159,000 |
| Setagaya-ku | ¥87,000 | ¥169,000 |
| Itabashi-ku | ¥88,000 | ¥143,000 |
| Nakano-ku | ¥88,000 | ¥174,000 |
| Kita-ku | ¥90,000 | ¥152,000 |
| Arakawa-ku | ¥91,000 | ¥150,000 |
| Ota-ku | ¥93,000 | ¥155,000 |
| Toshima-ku | ¥96,000 | ¥173,000 |
| Sumida-ku | ¥105,000 | ¥174,000 |
| Meguro-ku | ¥107,000 | ¥201,000 |
| Bunkyo-ku | ¥108,000 | ¥195,000 |
| Koto-ku | ¥112,000 | ¥175,000 |
| Shinagawa-ku | ¥112,000 | ¥190,000 |
| Taito-ku | ¥115,000 | ¥180,000 |
| Shinjuku-ku | ¥120,000 | ¥195,000 |
| Shibuya-ku | ¥127,000 | ¥230,000 |
| Chuo-ku | ¥130,000 | ¥223,000 |
| Chiyoda-ku | ¥137,000 | ¥230,000 |
| Minato-ku | ¥140,000 | ¥260,000 |
Housing Types: Cost Comparison
- ✓All bills included
- ✓No guarantor needed
- ✓Available in 1-2 weeks
- ✓Community living
- ✓Fully furnished
- ✓Short-term contracts
- ✓No guarantor
- ✓Private space
- ✓Unfurnished typically
- ✓Guarantor required
- ✓4-8 weeks process
- ✓Full autonomy
Average Time to Find Housing
| Housing Type | Avg. Weeks to Find |
|---|---|
| Share House | 1 - 2 |
| Monthly Mansion (furnished) | 2 - 4 |
| Standard 2-year rental | 4 - 8 |
Required Documents by Housing Type
- •Valid passport
- •Visa or residence card
- •Proof of funds (bank statement or credit card)
- •Move-in date confirmation
No Japanese bank account or guarantor required
- •Residence card (zairyu card)
- •Employment contract or payslips
- •Japanese bank account
- •Japanese guarantor (or agency guarantor service)
Process takes 4-8 weeks from application to key handover
Rental Market Seasonality
Foreigner Approval Rate
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tokyo in 2026?▾
Median rent for a 1K studio ranges from ¥74,000 (Edogawa) to ¥140,000 (Minato). A 1LDK for a couple ranges from ¥118,000 to ¥260,000. These medians come from 528,660 active listings across Tokyo's 23 wards.
What is the cheapest ward in Tokyo to rent?▾
For a 1K studio, the cheapest wards are Edogawa (¥74,000 median), Adachi (¥76,000), Katsushika (¥81,000), Nerima (¥82,000) and Suginami (¥84,000), all eastern or outer wards.
What is the most expensive ward in Tokyo?▾
Minato is the most expensive (¥140,000 median for a 1K, ¥260,000 for a 1LDK), followed by Chiyoda, Chuo, Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Why does this index use median rent instead of the average?▾
The median resists outliers: a few luxury listings do not distort it, unlike the average. It better reflects what a normal tenant actually pays.
How often is the Tokyo Rent Index updated?▾
Quarterly, from fresh active listings. This edition reflects Q2 2026 data.
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