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 “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

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

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

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 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 series, we feature recommended pet-friendly apartments in and near Tokyo. It can be difficult to find a pet-friendly apartment because pet-friendly properties represent only a fraction of apartment listings in Japan, but it’s not impossible! A good thing... More

What’s better than finally being able to move into a new apartment? How about moving into a brand new apartment where you’re the very first occupant. In this article we feature five brand new (built in 2021) apartments in Tokyo... 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

By popular request, in this installment of the “what can you rent” series, we focus on Tokyo, including short-term options available now for $600 (¥65,000) a month or less. No one likes to pay high move-in costs, so the examples below... 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

It is absolutely possible to find an affordable apartment in Tokyo with low move-in costs. In this article, we give a few examples of what you can rent now in Tokyo for $650 (¥69,000) or less, without having to pay... 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

With the yen’s recent sharp depreciation against the dollar, $550 will not go as far as it did just a few months ago, but you can still afford to live in Tokyo, even on a relatively small budget. As we describe in... More