Expat Living in Tokyo: Navigating the Rental Housing Market

Post date: 2/21/2025

Moving to Tokyo as a foreign expat involves finding a house and settling in, which can be complex. Securing long-term rental housing in Tokyo requires tackling various tasks, such as property selection, area orientation, coordinating with movers, completing registrations, and handling administrative changes. If you have children, you must find a suitable school and manage the enrollment process.

These tasks can be time-consuming, especially for stays lasting more than a year. In such cases, working with an experienced real estate agent who understands the expat lifestyle and has extensive knowledge of properties that cater to your specific needs is recommended, ensuring you find the most appropriate housing solution.

Plaza Homes assists newcomers to Tokyo throughout this process, providing guidance on different areas and property types, selecting suitable properties based on the length of your stay, and explaining Japanese business customs. For more information, visit our website's "Guide to Renting Property" page.

Located in a historic area with many educational institutions, 5-mins walk from Yushima Station on Chiyoda Line and within easy reach of multiple train lines is a 14-story rental apartment with a total of 48 units. While the Ueno and Ochanomizu area, which have many cultural and commercial facilities, are within walking distance, there are many supermarkets and convenience stores in the vicinity, the location is convenient for daily life. The apartment offers unit types from 1DK to 2LDK with various amenities such as delivery locker and bathroom dryer.

JPY 180,000 - 297,000/month

A 7-story rental apartment with a total of 44units and a stylish exterior design located in a quiet residential area, 5-mins walk from Togoshi-koen Station and 6-mins walk from Togoshi Station. The area around the stations is lined with various shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores, along Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street and other shopping streets, making the residents very convenient for daily life. The apartment offers unit types from 1DK to 2LDK with various amenities such as delivery locker, bathroom dryer, and free internet connection. Having a pet animal is negotiable.

JPY 216,000 - 299,000/month

A 12-story rental apartment with a total of 51units located in the Shoto area, 12-mins walk from Shibuya Station. The surrounding area is dotted with museums, cultural facilities, stylish cafes and restaurants. The apartment offers unit types from Studio to 1LDK, which are recommended for Singles and DINKS, together with various amenities such as delivery locker and bathroom dryer. Having a pet animal is negotiable.

JPY 180,000 - 256,000/month

A condominium apartment with a total of 48 units located in Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, which has been famous as a high-class residential area since old times. It is in a convenient location for commuting to work and school, 5-mins walk from Yotsuya Station. It is also within the Bancho Elementary School district. It is full of luxurious specifications such as a stately exterior design, spacious driveway, and cozy entrance lobby as well as high-grade unit room equipment.

JPY 380,000 - 1,200,000/month

A rental apartment with a total of 46 units in a convenient location for commuting to work and school, within walking distance of Shinjuku Station. There are many commercial facilities around the apartment, making it easy for the residents to live in. Yoyogi Park with lush greenery is also within walking distance. The apartment offers unit types from Studio to 3LDK for satisfying various lifestyles, together with plenty of amenities such as delivery locker and free internet connection.

JPY 331,000 - 600,000/month

This is an ultra high-rise, 55-story tower apartment that stands inside of the JR Yamanote Line route. A cafe, clinic, 'Ito-Yokado' grocery store, etc. are placed within the building. From higher floors, you can enjoy a beautiful night view of Shinjuku subcenter to the west and rich greenery around Shinjuku Gyoen National Park to the south.

JPY 450,000 - 530,000/month