{"id":5838,"date":"2026-06-05T10:35:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/?p=5838"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:35:41","slug":"ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent: Toshima-ku Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ikebukuro apartments for rent for foreigners offer Yamanote Line access at rents 18% below Shinjuku \u2014 \u00a578,000\u2013\u00a5102,000\/month for a 1K in Toshima-ku. Ikebukuro is the northern hub of the Yamanote Line loop \u2014 the third-largest station in Tokyo by passenger volume \u2014 and Toshima-ku, the ward surrounding it, offers 1K median rents of \u00a582,000\/month compared to Shinjuku&#8217;s \u00a5100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers Ikebukuro and Toshima-ku as a rental destination for foreigners: where to actually live within the ward, realistic 2026 rent data, foreigner acceptance, and the application process. For Shinjuku comparison, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/shinjuku-apartments-for-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Shinjuku apartments for rent guide<\/a>. For cheaper wards further north, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/cheap-apartments-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> cheap apartments Tokyo guide<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/tokyo\/toshima-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Browse Ikebukuro area apartments on Arealty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Why_Foreigners_Choose_Ikebukuro_Apartments_for_Rent\" >Why Foreigners Choose Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Ikebukuro_Apartments_for_Rent_Sub-Areas_in_Toshima-ku\" >Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent: Sub-Areas in Toshima-ku<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#West_Ikebukuro_%E2%80%94_Best_for_International_Community\" >West Ikebukuro \u2014 Best for International Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#East_Ikebukuro_%E2%80%94_Commercial_Energy_Higher_Density\" >East Ikebukuro \u2014 Commercial Energy, Higher Density<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Mejiro_%E2%80%94_Quieter_Lower_Rent\" >Mejiro \u2014 Quieter, Lower Rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Otsuka_%E2%80%94_Value_End_of_Toshima-ku\" >Otsuka \u2014 Value End of Toshima-ku<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Ikebukuro_Apartments_for_Rent_2026_Rent_Data\" >Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent: 2026 Rent Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Foreigner_Acceptance_in_Toshima-ku\" >Foreigner Acceptance in Toshima-ku&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Commute_from_Ikebukuro_Toshima-ku\" >Commute from Ikebukuro \/ Toshima-ku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#The_Rental_Process\" >The Rental Process&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Who_Should_Rent_Ikebukuro_Apartments_as_a_Foreigner\" >Who Should Rent Ikebukuro Apartments as a Foreigner&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/#Further_Reading\" >Further Reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Foreigners_Choose_Ikebukuro_Apartments_for_Rent\"><\/span><strong>Why Foreigners Choose Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ikebukuro Station connects six major rail services: JR Yamanote, Saikyo, Shonan-Shinjuku, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Fukutoshin, Tobu Tojo, and Seibu Ikebukuro. The practical result: Ikebukuro reaches Shinjuku in 5 minutes, Shibuya in 13, and provides direct access to Saitama and western Tokyo for renters whose work or family is in that direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toshima-ku has the highest foreign resident ratio of any Tokyo ward \u2014 approximately 9.5% of registered residents. That reflects decades of international community presence. The rental infrastructure is more experienced with foreign applicants than most wards. Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian communities are well-established here. This translates to higher foreigner acceptance and management companies experienced with non-Japanese documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ikebukuro_Apartments_for_Rent_Sub-Areas_in_Toshima-ku\"><\/span><strong>Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent: Sub-Areas in Toshima-ku<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ikebukuro_%E2%80%94_Best_for_International_Community\"><\/span><strong>West Ikebukuro \u2014 Best for International Community<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West of Ikebukuro Station \u2014 around Mejiro, Nagasaki, and the Chuo Line corridor \u2014 is the most established international residential area in the ward. Chinese restaurants, international markets, and businesses catering to the foreign community are concentrated here. 1K units: \u00a578,000\u2013\u00a5100,000\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"East_Ikebukuro_%E2%80%94_Commercial_Energy_Higher_Density\"><\/span><strong>East Ikebukuro \u2014 Commercial Energy, Higher Density<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">East Ikebukuro around Sunshine City is more commercial at street level \u2014 Sunshine 60, the aquarium, and the shopping complex are here. Residential streets one or two blocks back are quieter. 1K units: \u00a580,000\u2013\u00a5105,000\/month. Served by the Y\u016brakuch\u014d and Fukutoshin subway lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejiro_%E2%80%94_Quieter_Lower_Rent\"><\/span><strong>Mejiro \u2014 Quieter, Lower Rent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mejiro, one stop south on the JR Yamanote Line, is significantly quieter than the Ikebukuro core. Low-rise residential streets, a genteel character, and 1K rents from \u00a575,000\u2013\u00a595,000\/month. The station is JR Yamanote only \u2014 single-line access to Shinjuku (3 min), Shibuya (10 min), and the full Yamanote loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otsuka_%E2%80%94_Value_End_of_Toshima-ku\"><\/span><strong>Otsuka \u2014 Value End of Toshima-ku<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otsuka, one stop east on the Yamanote Line, offers some of the lowest rents in Toshima-ku \u2014 1K from \u00a572,000\u2013\u00a590,000\/month. The area is quieter than Ikebukuro and has a strong local community character. The Toden Arakawa Line (Tokyo&#8217;s last remaining tram) runs from Otsuka, adding a gentle, slow-speed alternative route to Bunkyo and Taito wards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Busy Ikebukuro Station concourse and commuters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ikebukuro_Apartments_for_Rent_2026_Rent_Data\"><\/span><strong>Ikebukuro Apartments for Rent: 2026 Rent Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Unit type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>West\/East Ikebukuro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mejiro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Otsuka<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1K (18\u201325 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a578,000\u2013\u00a5105,000<\/td><td>\u00a575,000\u2013\u00a595,000<\/td><td>\u00a572,000\u2013\u00a590,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1DK (25\u201335 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a590,000\u2013\u00a5122,000<\/td><td>\u00a586,000\u2013\u00a5112,000<\/td><td>\u00a582,000\u2013\u00a5105,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1LDK (35\u201350 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a5112,000\u2013\u00a5155,000<\/td><td>\u00a5105,000\u2013\u00a5145,000<\/td><td>\u00a5100,000\u2013\u00a5138,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2LDK (50\u201370 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a5148,000\u2013\u00a5205,000<\/td><td>\u00a5138,000\u2013\u00a5190,000<\/td><td>\u00a5130,000\u2013\u00a5178,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toshima-ku 1K median: \u00a582,000\/month \u2014 18% below Shinjuku at comparable transit access. For the full ward comparison, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/1k-apartments-tokyo-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 1K apartments Tokyo guide<\/a>. For current Ikebukuro listings,<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/tokyo\/toshima-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> browse Arealty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreigner_Acceptance_in_Toshima-ku\"><\/span><strong>Foreigner Acceptance in Toshima-ku&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toshima-ku has the highest foreigner acceptance rate of any ward in Tokyo&#8217;s northern half. The 9.5% foreign resident population has created landlord familiarity that is difficult to find at this rent level elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work visa \/ Spouse visa:<\/strong> accepted widely, minimal friction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student visa:<\/strong> strong acceptance in West Ikebukuro and Mejiro \u2014 many landlords here have processed international student applications consistently for years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working Holiday visa:<\/strong> above-average acceptance for a non-premium ward \u2014 Toshima-ku is one of the better areas for WH applicants at mid-range rents. See the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/working-holiday-visa-japan-apartment-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> WH rental guide<\/a> for documentation strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tourist visa:<\/strong> monthly mansion or share house only. See<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tokyo-short-term-apartment-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> short-term Tokyo rental guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commute_from_Ikebukuro_Toshima-ku\"><\/span><strong>Commute from Ikebukuro \/ Toshima-ku<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Destination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Ikebukuro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Mejiro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinjuku<\/td><td>5 min (JR Yamanote)<\/td><td>3 min<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya<\/td><td>13 min (JR Yamanote)<\/td><td>10 min<\/td><td>Direct Yamanote loop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya via Fukutoshin<\/td><td>9 min<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Metro direct, no transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tokyo Station<\/td><td>15 min (Marunouchi Line from Ikebukuro)<\/td><td>12 min<\/td><td>Via transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Otemachi<\/td><td>14 min (Marunouchi Line)<\/td><td>12 min<\/td><td>Direct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Akihabara<\/td><td>18 min (Yamanote)<\/td><td>15 min<\/td><td>Direct loop<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fukutoshin Line is Ikebukuro&#8217;s most underused advantage: 9 minutes to Shibuya, onward to Yokohama without transfer. For Shibuya commuters, Ikebukuro via Fukutoshin beats Shinjuku on travel time while saving \u00a518,000\u2013\u00a522,000\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden hour dining in a hidden alley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rental_Process\"><\/span><strong>The Rental Process&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard Tokyo process applies. Documents: residence card (\u5728\u7559\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9), income proof, 2\u20133 months bank statements, guarantor company application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Move-in costs for a \u00a585,000\/month Toshima-ku apartment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security deposit<\/td><td>\u00a585,000\u2013\u00a5170,000 (1\u20132 months)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agency fee<\/td><td>\u00a593,500 incl. tax \u2014 Arealty charges zero<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First month&#8217;s rent<\/td><td>\u00a585,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guarantor fee<\/td><td>\u00a530,000\u2013\u00a550,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire insurance<\/td><td>\u00a515,000\u2013\u00a518,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total upfront<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5305,000\u2013\u00a5416,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full application process, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tokyo-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> foreigner rental guide<\/a>. For listing photos that may not reflect the actual unit, see<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/japan-apartment-photos-different-from-real-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> why apartment photos in Japan differ from the real room<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/tokyo\/toshima-ku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse Ikebukuro apartments for rent on Arealty<\/a> \u2014 foreigner acceptance confirmed, zero agency fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Rent_Ikebukuro_Apartments_as_a_Foreigner\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Rent Ikebukuro Apartments as a Foreigner&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strong fit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreign renters whose commute goes to Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Saitama \u2014 Ikebukuro&#8217;s multi-line access covers all three efficiently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working Holiday holders looking for above-average WH acceptance at mid-range rents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students at Rikkyo University or Gakush\u016bin University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renters who value international community density \u2014 9.5% foreign resident ratio is the highest in northern Tokyo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider alternatives if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budget is under \u00a570,000\/month \u2014 Itabashi (one stop north) or Nerima offer 1K from \u00a562,000\u2013\u00a572,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want the quietest possible neighbourhood \u2014 Otsuka is the calmest option, but Suginami or Bunkyo have a more residential character overall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary commute is east (Akihabara, Ueno) \u2014 Toshima-ku adds unnecessary transit steps vs Taito or Sumida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peaceful neighborhood with a passing vintage tram.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Reading\"><\/span><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/bunkyo-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bunkyo apartments for rent \u2014 adjacent ward, Marunouchi Line<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/shinjuku-apartments-for-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinjuku apartments for rent \u2014 southern Yamanote comparison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/1k-apartments-tokyo-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1K apartments in Tokyo \u2014 full ward data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/cheap-apartments-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheap apartments in Tokyo under \u00a570,000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/working-holiday-visa-japan-apartment-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Holiday visa rental guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tokyo-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renting in Japan as a foreigner \u2014 full process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-apartment-rent-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Average apartment rent in Tokyo \u2014 2026 ward data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ikebukuro apartments for rent for foreigners offer Yamanote Line access at rents 18% below Shinjuku \u2014 \u00a578,000\u2013\u00a5102,000\/month for a 1K in Toshima-ku. 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