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.

Historical residence town, Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku. Good environment near Chidorigafuchi and Sotobori of Imperial Place providing a changing view of seasonal nature in everyday life. A spacious garden with old trees left for symbolic icon surrounds the building. Well-furnished quality living space. Quake-absorbing structure for your safety and comfort.

JPY 980,000/month

Located in Tokyo Bay Area, the area with open feeling along canals. It is a rental apartment desirable for a family with children. It comes with bright and spacious entrance, and modern and clean interior design.

JPY 248,000 - 251,000/month

Great location to have both Daikanyama and Shibuya within walking distance. Its design is warm and modern. This apartment delivers a sense of cleanliness and openness.

JPY 1,500,000/month

Located very close to Yoyogi Park, one of the major urban oases in Tokyo. Also conveniently located with easy access to multiple train lines. The building appearance is elegantly designed and the shared facilities are spaciously designed creating a calm atmosphere. The entrance hall with open ceiling gives a classy impression.

JPY 425,000/month

It is located within 6 min walk of Daikanyama Station and in a quiet living environment of Sarugakucho. Also within walking distance of Kyu Yamate-dori Ave. lined with stylish shops and cafes. The unit room features a spacious layout giving a sense of openness and a modern interior design.

JPY 390,000/month

Both Hiroo and Ebisu are within daily living range. It offers a bright and modern, living space mainly in the 1LDK floor plan. The excellent facilities include the delivery lockers in a common space, as well as in-house facilities such as a bathroom dryer, auto bathtub control system, etc. It is negotiable to have a pet.

JPY 235,000/month