{"id":6016,"date":"2026-06-30T17:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/?p=6016"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:25:57","slug":"average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo by Ward: 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average cost of apartment in Tokyo ranges from around \u00a561,000 per month for a compact 1R\/Studio in an outer ward to over \u00a51,200,000 for a 3LDK in Minato-ku, according to rental statistics published by Hato Mark Site (\u30cf\u30c8\u30de\u30fc\u30af\u30b5\u30a4\u30c8), the property data platform operated by Zentakuren (\u5168\u5b85\u9023) \u2014 the public-interest real estate association recognized by the Japanese government. Understanding this range \u2014 and specifically how it breaks down by ward and apartment size \u2014 is the single most useful piece of information for anyone planning a move to Tokyo, since rent varies more by location within Tokyo than almost any other single factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide breaks down the average cost of apartment in Tokyo across all 23 wards and major unit types, using ward-level statistics aggregated from listings across Tokyo&#8217;s licensed real estate broker network.<\/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\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_by_Ward_1RStudio_2026\" >Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo by Ward, 1R\/Studio (2026)<\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_by_Ward_and_Unit_Type\" >Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo by Ward and Unit Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#What_Drives_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_Up_or_Down\" >What Drives the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo Up or Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_Outer_Tama_Area_Comparison\" >Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo: Outer Tama Area Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Income_Needed_to_Afford_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\" >Income Needed to Afford the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Tips_for_Managing_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\" >Tips for Managing the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/a><\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#How_the_Data_in_This_Guide_Was_Sourced\" >How the Data in This Guide Was Sourced<\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#FAQ_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\" >FAQ: Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Comparing_Tokyos_1LDK2DK_Average_Cost_Across_All_Wards\" >Comparing Tokyo&#8217;s 1LDK\/2DK Average Cost Across All Wards<\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#How_Sample_Size_Affects_Confidence_in_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\" >How Sample Size Affects Confidence in the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/#Internal_Resources_for_Ward-by-Ward_Cost_Comparison\" >Internal Resources for Ward-by-Ward Cost Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_by_Ward_1RStudio_2026\"><\/span><strong>Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo by Ward, 1R\/Studio (2026)<\/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>Ward<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg. monthly rent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample size<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minato-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5146,600<\/td><td>87 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5127,800<\/td><td>95 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chiyoda-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5115,400<\/td><td>22 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ota-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5104,200<\/td><td>110 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chuo-ku<\/td><td>\u00a597,600<\/td><td>23 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinagawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a587,100<\/td><td>76 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinjuku-ku<\/td><td>\u00a584,300<\/td><td>210 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meguro-ku<\/td><td>\u00a584,000<\/td><td>63 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koto-ku<\/td><td>\u00a583,200<\/td><td>48 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Setagaya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a577,100<\/td><td>184 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adachi-ku<\/td><td>\u00a574,700<\/td><td>26 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taito-ku<\/td><td>\u00a576,400<\/td><td>59 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nakano-ku<\/td><td>\u00a572,800<\/td><td>133 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sumida-ku<\/td><td>\u00a572,500<\/td><td>34 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arakawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a571,500<\/td><td>30 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toshima-ku<\/td><td>\u00a571,300<\/td><td>122 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kita-ku<\/td><td>\u00a571,100<\/td><td>81 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suginami-ku<\/td><td>\u00a567,900<\/td><td>127 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edogawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a565,100<\/td><td>30 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Itabashi-ku<\/td><td>\u00a561,600<\/td><td>97 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nerima-ku<\/td><td>\u00a561,300<\/td><td>77 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Katsushika-ku<\/td><td>\u00a561,200<\/td><td>21 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bunkyo-ku<\/td><td>\u00a569,900<\/td><td>81 listings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Hato Mark Site rental statistics (Zentakuren), 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This range \u2014 roughly \u00a561,000 to \u00a5147,000 for the same basic studio apartment type depending purely on ward \u2014 illustrates why &#8220;average cost of apartment in Tokyo&#8221; as a single number is almost meaningless without specifying location.<\/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\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful Tokyo balcony view at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_by_Ward_and_Unit_Type\"><\/span><strong>Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo by Ward and Unit Type<\/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>Ward<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1K\/1DK<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1LDK\/2DK<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2LDK\/3DK<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3LDK\/4DK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minato-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5150,300<\/td><td>\u00a5366,000<\/td><td>\u00a5679,100<\/td><td>\u00a51,201,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5109,400<\/td><td>\u00a5231,600<\/td><td>\u00a5395,000<\/td><td>\u00a5701,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chiyoda-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5142,700<\/td><td>\u00a5229,800<\/td><td>\u00a5482,000<\/td><td>\u00a5620,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chuo-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5126,400<\/td><td>\u00a5231,100<\/td><td>\u00a5380,200<\/td><td>\u00a5523,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinagawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a598,400<\/td><td>\u00a5160,300<\/td><td>\u00a5382,700<\/td><td>\u00a5390,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meguro-ku<\/td><td>\u00a592,900<\/td><td>\u00a5183,200<\/td><td>\u00a5298,000<\/td><td>\u00a5454,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinjuku-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5103,100<\/td><td>\u00a5192,400<\/td><td>\u00a5291,600<\/td><td>\u00a5430,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Setagaya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a585,100<\/td><td>\u00a5149,900<\/td><td>\u00a5224,000<\/td><td>\u00a5326,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nakano-ku<\/td><td>\u00a586,000<\/td><td>\u00a5155,400<\/td><td>\u00a5209,100<\/td><td>\u00a5344,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suginami-ku<\/td><td>\u00a574,800<\/td><td>\u00a5127,300<\/td><td>\u00a5224,500<\/td><td>\u00a5285,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Itabashi-ku<\/td><td>\u00a571,300<\/td><td>\u00a5113,800<\/td><td>\u00a5161,600<\/td><td>\u00a5184,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nerima-ku<\/td><td>\u00a569,400<\/td><td>\u00a5109,100<\/td><td>\u00a5159,700<\/td><td>\u00a5212,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adachi-ku<\/td><td>\u00a576,000<\/td><td>\u00a593,200<\/td><td>\u00a5145,100<\/td><td>\u00a5170,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edogawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a569,900<\/td><td>\u00a5118,800<\/td><td>\u00a5192,600<\/td><td>\u00a5204,100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Hato Mark Site rental statistics (Zentakuren), 2026. See our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/3ldk-apartments-japan-price-layout-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 3LDK apartments Japan guide<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/2-bedroom-apartments-tokyo-foreigners-2026\/\"> 2 bedr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/2-bedroom-apartments-tokyo-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">o<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/2-bedroom-apartments-tokyo-foreigners-2026\/\">om apartments Tokyo for foreigners guide<\/a> for more on those specific unit types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Drives_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_Up_or_Down\"><\/span><strong>What Drives the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo Up or Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Distance from a major train station.<\/strong> Listings within 5 minutes&#8217; walk of a station command a meaningful premium \u2014 often 10\u201320% \u2014 over otherwise identical units 15+ minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Building age and construction type.<\/strong> Newer buildings and reinforced concrete (RC) construction generally command higher rent than older wood-frame buildings, reflecting both modern amenities and better sound\/earthquake performance. See our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/reinforced-concrete-building-guide-japan-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> reinforced concrete building guide<\/a> for more on this distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Floor level.<\/strong> Higher floors, particularly in buildings with elevators, typically rent for more than ground or lower floors, reflecting both light access and reduced street noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ward &#8220;brand&#8221; and amenity density.<\/strong> Wards like Shibuya and Minato carry a premium partly tied to nightlife, shopping, and international infrastructure density beyond what raw commute time alone would predict \u2014 visible in the data above, where Minato-ku&#8217;s 1R average of \u00a5146,600 sits nearly \u00a585,000 above Katsushika-ku&#8217;s \u00a561,200 for the same basic unit type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sample size and data reliability.<\/strong> Wards with a larger number of listings in the underlying dataset \u2014 such as Shinjuku-ku&#8217;s 210 1R listings or Setagaya-ku&#8217;s 184 \u2014 tend to produce more statistically stable averages than wards with smaller samples, like Chiyoda-ku&#8217;s 22 listings. Treat ward averages built from very small samples as directional rather than precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo: Initial Move-In Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond monthly rent, the average cost of apartment in Tokyo includes a substantial upfront payment. For a \u00a575,000\/month 1K apartment (roughly the citywide 1K average across mid-tier wards):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security deposit (\u6577\u91d1)<\/td><td>\u00a575,000\u2013\u00a5150,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key money (\u793c\u91d1)<\/td><td>\u00a50\u2013\u00a575,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First month&#8217;s rent<\/td><td>\u00a575,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agency fee<\/td><td>\u00a575,000\u2013\u00a582,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guarantee company fee<\/td><td>\u00a537,500\u2013\u00a575,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire insurance<\/td><td>\u00a515,000\u2013\u00a520,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5277,500\u2013\u00a5477,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/apartment-move-in-cost-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> apartment move-in cost in Japan guide<\/a> for the full national breakdown of these costs, and our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tokyo-no-key-money-apartments-foreigners-2026\/\"> no key money apartments in Tokyo guide<\/a> for listings that reduce this upfront burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo_Outer_Tama_Area_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo: Outer Tama Area Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For context, the average cost of apartment in Tokyo drops further once you move beyond the 23 wards into the Tama area&#8217;s commuter cities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1R\/Studio<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1K\/1DK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Musashino City (Kichijoji area)<\/td><td>\u00a552,800<\/td><td>\u00a569,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chofu City<\/td><td>\u00a555,900<\/td><td>\u00a561,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Machida City<\/td><td>\u00a547,200<\/td><td>\u00a546,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hachioji City<\/td><td>\u00a540,300<\/td><td>\u00a541,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Hato Mark Site rental statistics (Zentakuren), 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Tama-area cities sit meaningfully below even Tokyo&#8217;s most affordable 23 wards, reflecting longer commute times into central Tokyo in exchange for substantially lower rent.<\/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\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nighttime workspace overlooking Tokyo Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Needed_to_Afford_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>Income Needed to Afford the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese landlords commonly apply a 1\/3 rule \u2014 monthly rent should not exceed one-third of monthly income. Based on the ward-level data above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Apartment type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example ward<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg. rent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Required monthly income<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Required annual income<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1R (affordable ward)<\/td><td>Katsushika-ku<\/td><td>\u00a561,200<\/td><td>\u00a5183,600<\/td><td>\u00a52.2M<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1R (mid-tier ward)<\/td><td>Setagaya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a577,100<\/td><td>\u00a5231,300<\/td><td>\u00a52.78M<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1R (premium ward)<\/td><td>Shibuya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5127,800<\/td><td>\u00a5383,400<\/td><td>\u00a54.6M<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1LDK (mid-tier ward)<\/td><td>Nakano-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5155,400<\/td><td>\u00a5466,200<\/td><td>\u00a55.59M<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For context on how this compares to typical salaries in Japan, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/average-salary-in-japan-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> average salary in Japan 2026 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Managing_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Managing the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider outer wards with good train access.<\/strong> Adachi-ku, Itabashi-ku, Nerima-ku, and Katsushika-ku all post 1R averages between \u00a561,000 and \u00a575,000 \u2014 significantly below the citywide premium-ward tier, while maintaining reasonable commute times via direct train lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Filter for no-key-money listings.<\/strong> This alone can reduce upfront costs by \u00a555,000\u2013\u00a5130,000 depending on apartment size \u2014 see our dedicated guide linked above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time your search outside peak season.<\/strong> Listings posted outside the March\u2013April and September moving seasons sometimes come with more negotiating room on rent or fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weigh share house and guest house options for short stays.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re not committing to a year or more, these alternatives can offer meaningfully lower effective monthly cost \u2014 see our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/short-stay-apartments-tokyo-under-50000-foreigners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> short stay apartments under \u00a550,000 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Data_in_This_Guide_Was_Sourced\"><\/span><strong>How the Data in This Guide Was Sourced<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ward-level figures in this guide come from Hato Mark Site (\u30cf\u30c8\u30de\u30fc\u30af\u30b5\u30a4\u30c8), a property statistics platform operated by Zentakuren (\u5168\u5b85\u9023) \u2014 the \u516c\u76ca\u793e\u56e3\u6cd5\u4eba\u5168\u56fd\u5b85\u5730\u5efa\u7269\u53d6\u5f15\u696d\u5354\u4f1a\u9023\u5408\u4f1a, a public-interest association recognized by the Japanese government and made up of licensed real estate brokers across all 47 prefectures. The averages are calculated daily from active listings across Zentakuren&#8217;s member broker network and reflect units within roughly a 10-minute walk of a train station, broken down by floor plan type. Sample sizes (number of underlying listings) are included alongside each figure in this guide so you can judge the statistical reliability of any specific ward and unit-type combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zentaku.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Zentakuren \u2014 National Federation of Real Estate Brokerage Associations<\/a> \u2014 the public-interest association operating Hato Mark Site&#8217;s rental statistics platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is considered cheap rent in Tokyo?<\/strong> Based on current ward-level data, anything below \u00a570,000\/month for a 1R or 1K is considered affordable in Tokyo, achievable mainly in outer wards like Katsushika, Nerima, and Itabashi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which Tokyo ward has the highest average rent?<\/strong> Minato-ku consistently posts the highest averages across nearly every unit type, including a 1R average of \u00a5146,600 and a 3LDK average exceeding \u00a51.2 million per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does the average cost of apartment in Tokyo include utilities?<\/strong> No \u2014 quoted rent figures are almost always exclusive of utilities (electricity, gas, water), which typically add \u00a58,000\u2013\u00a515,000\/month depending on apartment size and season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What ward offers the best value in Tokyo?<\/strong> Suginami-ku and Nakano-ku consistently offer a strong balance of reasonable rent (1R averages of \u00a567,900 and \u00a572,800 respectively) and good train access to central Tokyo, making them popular value picks for both Japanese and foreign renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/rent\/tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Browse apartments across all Tokyo wards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Lucy , Real Estate Advisor at Arealty Japan.<\/em><\/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\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/average-cost-of-apartment-in-Tokyo-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bright modern living room in Tokyo (6 t\u1eeb)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Tokyos_1LDK2DK_Average_Cost_Across_All_Wards\"><\/span><strong>Comparing Tokyo&#8217;s 1LDK\/2DK Average Cost Across All Wards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the unit-type table above covers the 14 most-searched wards, the average cost of apartment in Tokyo for a 1LDK\/2DK extends across the full set of 23 wards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ward<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1LDK\/2DK average<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample size<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minato-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5366,000<\/td><td>141 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5231,600<\/td><td>88 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chuo-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5231,100<\/td><td>50 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chiyoda-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5229,800<\/td><td>22 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meguro-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5183,200<\/td><td>48 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinjuku-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5192,400<\/td><td>195 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinagawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5160,300<\/td><td>115 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nakano-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5155,400<\/td><td>127 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bunkyo-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5165,500<\/td><td>83 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toshima-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5142,600<\/td><td>128 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taito-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5145,100<\/td><td>91 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Setagaya-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5149,900<\/td><td>143 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ota-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5136,500<\/td><td>167 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sumida-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5135,900<\/td><td>90 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koto-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5132,200<\/td><td>54 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suginami-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5127,300<\/td><td>106 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kita-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5125,900<\/td><td>93 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edogawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5118,800<\/td><td>73 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Itabashi-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5113,800<\/td><td>151 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arakawa-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5107,400<\/td><td>35 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nerima-ku<\/td><td>\u00a5109,100<\/td><td>115 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Katsushika-ku<\/td><td>\u00a585,500<\/td><td>53 listings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adachi-ku<\/td><td>\u00a593,200<\/td><td>72 listings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Hato Mark Site rental statistics (Zentakuren), 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katsushika-ku stands out here as the most affordable ward for a 1LDK\/2DK at \u00a585,500 \u2014 meaningfully below even Adachi-ku&#8217;s \u00a593,200, despite both wards posting similar 1R averages. This illustrates that ward affordability rankings can shift depending on the specific unit type you&#8217;re searching for, making it worth checking the size-specific table rather than relying on a single ward&#8217;s general reputation for being &#8220;cheap&#8221; or &#8220;expensive.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Sample_Size_Affects_Confidence_in_the_Average_Cost_of_Apartment_in_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>How Sample Size Affects Confidence in the Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all averages in this dataset carry equal statistical weight. Compare two wards with similar 1R pricing but very different sample sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shinjuku-ku (\u00a584,300, n=210)<\/strong> \u2014 with over 200 underlying listings, this average reflects a broad cross-section of the ward&#8217;s rental stock, smoothing out the influence of any single unusually priced building or street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chiyoda-ku (\u00a5115,400, n=22)<\/strong> \u2014 with only 22 listings, this average is more vulnerable to being skewed by a handful of premium buildings near the Imperial Palace or central business district, and may not represent the full range of what&#8217;s actually available across the ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using this data to budget or compare neighborhoods, treat wards with sample sizes above 75\u2013100 listings as reasonably stable averages, and treat wards with fewer than 30 listings as a rough directional estimate rather than a precise figure \u2014 useful for narrowing your search, but worth verifying against live listings once you&#8217;ve picked a specific area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Resources_for_Ward-by-Ward_Cost_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Internal Resources for Ward-by-Ward Cost Comparison<\/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\/kawasaki-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kawasaki apartments for rent for foreigners<\/a> \u2014 comparison against a Tokyo-adjacent Kanagawa alternative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/chiba-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiba apartments for rent for foreigners<\/a> \u2014 comparison against the eastern Tokyo-adjacent commuter corridor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/chiba-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saitama apartments for rent for foreigners<\/a> \u2014 comparison against the northern Tokyo-adjacent commuter corridor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-to-live-in-tokyo-rent-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best neighborhoods to live in Tokyo<\/a> \u2014 qualitative neighborhood guide to pair with this quantitative cost data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The average cost of apartment in Tokyo ranges from around \u00a561,000 per month for a compact 1R\/Studio in an outer ward to over \u00a51,200,000 for a 3LDK in Minato-ku, according to rental statistics published by Hato Mark Site (\u30cf\u30c8\u30de\u30fc\u30af\u30b5\u30a4\u30c8), the property data platform operated by Zentakuren (\u5168\u5b85\u9023) \u2014 the public-interest real estate association recognized by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6017,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[592,595],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-area-guide","category-tokyo"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Average Cost of Apartment in Tokyo by Ward: 2026 Guide - A-Realty Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The average cost of apartment in Tokyo ranges from \u00a561,000 to \u00a51.2M\/month by ward and size. 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