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 and station about 15 minutes west of Shinjuku. Also a 15-minute direct ride to Shibuya. Regularly voted as one of the most liveable neighborhoods in Tokyo. Chock full of fashion boutiques, casual to up-scale restaurants, and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). Nearby Inokashira Koen, a large park with a zoo and well-known for cherry blossoms in the spring.
- Rent: 65,000 yen ($578)
- Size: 16.69 sqm (180 sqft)
- Key Money: None
- Deposit: 1 month
- Agency fee: 1 Month
- Maintenance fee: 5,000 yen/month
- Notes: Fifth floor apartment in a six-story building
Studio Apartment in Hiroo
- Where: Hiroo is an upscale residential neighborhood located between the hustle and bustle of Shibuya and the nightlife of Roppongi. This is a quiet residential area despite its central location. Proximity to many embassies and international schools makes it very popular with the ex-pat set. Your neighborhood supermarket will be National Azabu, which stocks a wide range of foreign foods at ex-pat prices.
- Rent: 65,000 yen ($578)
- Size: 12.00 sqm (129 sqft)
- Key Money: None
- Deposit: None
- Agency fee: 1 Month
- Maintenance fee: 3,000 yen/month
- Notes: 8-minute walk from Hiroo station on the Hibiya line and 10-minutes to Shibuya by the Den-en-toshi line.
Studio Apartment Near Yoyogi Park
- Where: This apartment is about a 5-mintue walk from Yoyogi Uehara on the Odakyu line and 4 stops from Shinjuku, though your address will actually be in Shibuya ward. Yoyogi Park is just a 10-minute walk away. This is a huge park that hosts Earth Day and a series of international festivals on weekends throughout the summer, but you can also go just to enjoy the wide open spaces and get a work out when there isn’t an event going on. Yoyogi is considered an upscale residential area, with a number of embassies nearby. Many residents of the area are employed in creative fields such as fashion, art and music.
- Rent: 66,000 yen ($584)
- Size: 14.88 sqm (160 sqft)
- Key Money: None
- Deposit: None
- Agency fee: 1 Month
- Maintenance fee: 3,000 yen/month
- Notes: The lease is a two-year fixed-term lease.
Furnished Studio 5 Stops from Shinjuku
- Where: Nakai station on the Toei Oedo subway line. Five stops (17 minutes) direct to Shinjuku station.
- Rent: 70,000 yen ($621) — Over our $600 budget but this place is furnished!
- Size: 20.00 sqm (215 sqft)
- Key Money: None
- Deposit: None
- Agency fee: None
- Maintenance fee: 20,000 yen/month
- Notes: Furnished apartment. Includes bed, TV, desk and chair, fridge, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, etc.
2-Bedroom Apartment, 1 Month Free Rent
- Where: Kasai station on the Tozai subway line. 16-minute direct ride to Otemachi.
- Rent: 69,000 yen ($612) — A little over our $600 budget
- Size: 35.92 sqm (387 sqft)
- Key Money: 1 month
- Deposit: None
- Agency fee: 1 month
- Maintenance fee: 3,000 yen/month
- Notes: Room share OK. Please click on the photo to inquire with the agent about their one month free rent offer.
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Top photo: A cafe in Kichijoji
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