In this installment of the “what can you rent” series, by popular request, we take a look at what you can rent at the very economical price point of $500 USD (about ¥55,000) or less a month in the Tokyo... More

In this feature, we highlight apartments that are currently available now or in the next few months on Real Estate Japan with a Total Monthly Cost of $650 USD (¥70,000) a month or much less. Unless noted, these properties require long-term... More

Welcome to this installment in our series on “what can you rent for” in popular price ranges. Getting to Shibuya In today’s article we are going to explore options close to Shibuya Station. Since Shibuya is such a well-connected station... More

Welcome to this installment in our series on “what can you rent for” in popular price ranges. Nakano Ward Tokyo’s Nakano Ward is found just west of Shinjuku Ward, offering residential neighborhoods with quick transportation into the city center of... More

Welcome to this installment in our series on “what can you rent for” in popular price ranges. Chuo Line Today we’re looking at around the ¥100,000/month (approx. $910 USD) price range on the Chuo Line, one of the major commuter... More

In this installment of the “what can you rent” series, we focus on what you rent in Tokyo for $550 (¥60,000) or much less a month! No one likes to pay key money, so none of the featured properties below... More

In this installment of the popular “what can you rent” series, we focus on Chiba, including short-term options available now for $650 (¥70,000) a month or much less. No one likes to pay high move-in costs, so the examples below... More

In this installment of the “what can you rent” series, we focus on Tokyo, including short-term options available now for $700 (¥75,000) a month or less. No one likes to pay high move-in costs, so the examples below all feature apartments... More

In this installment of the “what can you rent” series we feature apartments and share houses that you can rent for $550 (¥60,000) or much less. If you are looking for a long-term apartment (with a 2-year lease term), you... More

This installment of the “what can you rent” series is for people who want to have easy access to Shinjuku, without actually living in Shinjuku. By living a few minutes (or even 10- or 15-minutes) away, you can enjoy all that... More

By popular request, in this installment of the “what can you rent” series, we focus on Tokyo, including short-term options available now for $650 (¥57,000) a month or less. No one likes to pay high move-in costs, so the examples... More

Ahhh, Roppongi. Love it, hate it, or don’t spend any time thinking about it: whatever your feelings about Roppongi…it is undeniably one of the most popular residential choices for 20- and 30-somethings who want to live right in the city... More

If you want to live near the bright lights and frenetic energy of Shibuya without paying Shibuya prices, this article is for you! Below we highlight some neighborhoods and properties located within one to five stops of Shibuya, which you... More

To lower your expenses when moving into an apartment in Japan look for properties that don’t require a deposit, key money, or agency fee. Agents and landlords sometimes waive some or all of these fees, especially when they are trying... More

We combed through the listings to find this month’s best apartments that are both reasonably priced and centrally located. The average rent in Tokyo‘s 23 Wards varies a lot by location. However, the overall average is about ¥97,000 ($864) a... More

In this month’s installment in the “What can you rent in Tokyo” series, we feature properties that can be yours for a total monthly cost of $550 (¥62,000) or less. This rent level is several hundred dollars less than the... More

We combed through the listings to find the best budget rentals in Tokyo this week. Agents and landlords are offering great deals this season as they are trying to fill vacancies after the March peak season. You may be able... More

It’s March and we’re in the midst of the moving season. Here are just a few examples of what you can rent this month in Tokyo for $600 (68,000 yen) or less. Studio Apartment in Kichijoji Where: Kichijoji is a neighborhood... More

In Tokyo, rent of 200,000 yen ($1,629) a month is usually considered the cut-off point between a mid-range and high-range apartment. If you have 200,000 yen a month to spend on housing as a single person, you should be able... More