{"id":6054,"date":"2026-07-08T05:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T03:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/?p=6054"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:34:02","slug":"tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Housing: Student Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tokyo University of Foreign Studies housing options for off-campus students start from around \u00a550,600 per month for a 1R apartment in Fuchu City \u2014 where the university&#8217;s main campus is located \u2014 making TUFS one of the more affordable university locations for international students in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, according to rental statistics from Hato Mark Site (Zentakuren), the public-interest real estate association recognized by the Japanese government. With dormitory capacity covering only a fraction of TUFS&#8217;s international student population, the large majority of students arrange off-campus housing in either Fuchu City itself or along the JR Chuo Line connecting to central Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers TUFS&#8217;s campus location, dormitory options, off-campus area pricing, and how international students apply for private accommodation.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#TUFS_Campus_Location_Fuchu_City_Overview\" >TUFS Campus Location: Fuchu City Overview<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Dormitory_Options_at_TUFS\" >Dormitory Options at TUFS<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Off-Campus_Rental_Prices_Near_TUFS_Hato_Mark_Site_Data_2026\" >Off-Campus Rental Prices Near TUFS (Hato Mark Site Data, 2026)<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Best_Areas_for_TUFS_Student_Housing\" >Best Areas for TUFS Student Housing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Fuchu_City_%E2%80%94_most_convenient_for_campus\" >Fuchu City \u2014 most convenient for campus<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Kokubunji_City_%E2%80%94_affordable_with_JR_Chuo_Line_access\" >Kokubunji City \u2014 affordable with JR Chuo Line access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Mitaka_City_%E2%80%94_Ghibli_Museum_area_JR_Chuo_access\" >Mitaka City \u2014 Ghibli Museum area, JR Chuo access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#How_International_Students_Apply_for_Housing_Near_TUFS\" >How International Students Apply for Housing Near TUFS<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Monthly_Budget_for_TUFS_Students\" >Monthly Budget for TUFS Students<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Share_House_vs_Private_Apartment_for_TUFS_Students\" >Share House vs Private Apartment for TUFS Students<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#TUFS_vs_Other_Tokyo_Universities_Location_Comparison\" >TUFS vs Other Tokyo Universities: Location Comparison<\/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\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#FAQ_Tokyo_University_of_Foreign_Studies_Housing\" >FAQ: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Life_in_Fuchu_City_for_International_Students\" >Life in Fuchu City for International Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Part-Time_Work_Near_TUFS\" >Part-Time Work Near TUFS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#After_Graduation_Tokyo_University_of_Foreign_Studies_Housing_to_Career_Transition\" >After Graduation: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Housing to Career Transition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/tufs-student-housing-off-campus-fuchu-2026\/#Internal_Resources_for_TUFS_and_Western_Tokyo_Students\" >Internal Resources for TUFS and Western Tokyo Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TUFS_Campus_Location_Fuchu_City_Overview\"><\/span><strong>TUFS Campus Location: Fuchu City Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tokyo University of Foreign Studies moved its main campus from Minami-Osawa to its current Fuchu location (\u897f\u5e9c\u753a 3-11-1) in 2000. Fuchu City sits in the western Tokyo metropolitan area, accessible via the JR Musashino Line and the Keio line, placing it outside the 23-ward premium pricing zone while maintaining reasonable commute access into central Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students whose academic and social lives centre around TUFS, living in Fuchu offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walking or cycling distance to campus (for accommodation within 20\u201330 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaningfully lower rent than equivalent units in the 23 wards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A quieter, more residential environment than central Tokyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to central Tokyo within 35\u201350 minutes via JR or Keio lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dormitory_Options_at_TUFS\"><\/span><strong>Dormitory Options at TUFS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TUFS operates dormitory facilities for a limited number of students, with priority typically given to first-year international and exchange students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International Student Dormitory (\u56fd\u969b\u5b66\u751f\u5bbf\u820d):<\/strong> Managed by TUFS, co-educational floors with Japanese and international students. Cost approximately \u00a535,000\u2013\u00a545,000\/month including utilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University-affiliated shared housing:<\/strong> Some TUFS-affiliated properties provide slightly larger rooms than the main dormitory, useful for second-year students who didn&#8217;t secure a dormitory spot in their first year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dormitory places are limited \u2014 typically covering 15\u201325% of incoming international students in any given intake year. Students who don&#8217;t secure a dormitory place move to off-campus private housing, the subject of the rest of this guide.<\/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\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organized 1R student room in Fuchu City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Off-Campus_Rental_Prices_Near_TUFS_Hato_Mark_Site_Data_2026\"><\/span><strong>Off-Campus Rental Prices Near TUFS (Hato Mark Site Data, 2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because TUFS is in Fuchu City rather than within the 23 wards, rent is significantly lower than the Tokyo ward averages most guides reference. Based on Hato Mark Site statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1R avg\/month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1K avg\/month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuchu City<\/td><td>\u00a550,600<\/td><td>\u00a552,400<\/td><td>Immediate campus area<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chofu City (adjacent)<\/td><td>\u00a555,900<\/td><td>\u00a561,900<\/td><td>Keio Line access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kokubunji City<\/td><td>\u00a547,600<\/td><td>\u00a551,300<\/td><td>JR Chuo Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mitaka City<\/td><td>\u00a562,200<\/td><td>\u00a567,100<\/td><td>Closer to central Tokyo<\/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 figures are substantially lower than anything available within the 23 wards, making TUFS one of the most affordable major Tokyo-area universities for students in terms of combined rent and commute cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Areas_for_TUFS_Student_Housing\"><\/span><strong>Best Areas for TUFS Student Housing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuchu_City_%E2%80%94_most_convenient_for_campus\"><\/span><strong>Fuchu City \u2014 most convenient for campus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living within Fuchu City minimises daily commute time and offers the full range of city infrastructure at relatively low cost. The area around Fuch\u016b Station (Keio Ky\u014dko Line) and Fuch\u016b-Hommachi Station (Musashino Line) are the most practical bases for TUFS students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tokyo University of Foreign Studies housing in Fuchu: 1R from \u00a548,000\u2013\u00a556,000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycling to campus: 15\u201325 minutes depending on specific address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character: Moderate-size city, established student population, quieter than central Tokyo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kokubunji_City_%E2%80%94_affordable_with_JR_Chuo_Line_access\"><\/span><strong>Kokubunji City \u2014 affordable with JR Chuo Line access<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kokubunji sits one or two stations west of Fuchu on the JR Chuo Line, offering slightly lower rent and quick access east toward Shinjuku and central Tokyo when needed outside campus hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1R from \u00a544,000\u2013\u00a552,000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commute to TUFS: typically 20\u201330 minutes including walking\/cycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character: Student-friendly, affordable, good local amenities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitaka_City_%E2%80%94_Ghibli_Museum_area_JR_Chuo_access\"><\/span><strong>Mitaka City \u2014 Ghibli Museum area, JR Chuo access<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mitaka is better known but more expensive than Fuchu or Kokubunji, sitting along the JR Chuo Line with direct rapid-service access to Shinjuku (20 minutes). Useful for TUFS students who value central Tokyo access over maximum rent savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1R from \u00a559,000\u2013\u00a569,000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commute to TUFS: typically 30\u201340 minutes with transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_International_Students_Apply_for_Housing_Near_TUFS\"><\/span><strong>How International Students Apply for Housing Near TUFS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application process for Tokyo University of Foreign Studies housing off-campus follows the standard Japanese private rental procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Documents required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate of Enrollment (\u5728\u5b66\u8a3c\u660e\u66f8) \u2014 request from TUFS international office after admission confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residence Card (\u5728\u7559\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9) + passport copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of financial support \u2014 bank statement showing \u00a5500,000+ or a sponsor letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guarantor \u2014 rental guarantee company (\u4fdd\u8a3c\u4f1a\u793e) such as GTN or Roommate, both of which accept student visas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timeline recommendation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8\u201310 weeks before arrival: confirm enrollment and request Certificate of Enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\u20138 weeks before: start apartment search, focusing on Fuchu\/Kokubunji<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\u20136 weeks before: submit application and guarantee company screening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20133 weeks before: sign contract (remotely if overseas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrival day: move in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the complete overseas application process, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/rent-japan-apartment-from-overseas-before-arrival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> rent Japan apartment from overseas before arrival guide<\/a>.<\/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\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inclusive shared kitchen with diverse TUFS students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monthly_Budget_for_TUFS_Students\"><\/span><strong>Monthly Budget for TUFS Students<\/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>Expense<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical monthly cost (Fuchu area)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rent (1R, Fuchu)<\/td><td>\u00a548,000\u2013\u00a556,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utilities<\/td><td>\u00a56,000\u2013\u00a510,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile + internet<\/td><td>\u00a54,000\u2013\u00a57,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food<\/td><td>\u00a530,000\u2013\u00a545,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport (student pass, monthly)<\/td><td>\u00a55,000\u2013\u00a510,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Health Insurance (student rate)<\/td><td>\u00a52,000\u2013\u00a54,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total monthly budget excluding rent: approximately \u00a547,000\u2013\u00a576,000, making TUFS one of the more affordable living situations among Tokyo-area universities when combined with Fuchu City&#8217;s low rent base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_House_vs_Private_Apartment_for_TUFS_Students\"><\/span><strong>Share House vs Private Apartment for TUFS Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many first-year TUFS international students start in a share house before transitioning to a private apartment once they know the area better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Share house (Fuchu\/Kokubunji)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Private 1R (Fuchu)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost\/month<\/td><td>\u00a538,000\u2013\u00a552,000<\/td><td>\u00a548,000\u2013\u00a556,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Move-in speed<\/td><td>2\u20133 days<\/td><td>1\u20133 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Documents<\/td><td>Minimal<\/td><td>Full set<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social environment<\/td><td>Built-in<\/td><td>Independent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>First semester, limited documents<\/td><td>Established students<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/student-room-sharing-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> student room sharing in Japan guide<\/a> and our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/share-house-japan-tokyo-apartments-foreigner-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> share house in Japan for foreigners guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TUFS_vs_Other_Tokyo_Universities_Location_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>TUFS vs Other Tokyo Universities: Location Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TUFS&#8217;s Fuchu location offers different trade-offs compared to the campus-adjacent housing markets covered in other guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waseda (Shinjuku-ku):<\/strong> 1R average \u00a584,300 \u2014 higher rent, better central access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keio Mita (Minato-ku):<\/strong> 1R average \u00a5146,600 \u2014 significantly higher rent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TUFS (Fuchu City):<\/strong> 1R average \u00a550,600 \u2014 most affordable, outer location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students prioritising minimum rent expenditure over central Tokyo access, TUFS&#8217;s Fuchu location is one of the most cost-effective combinations of academic quality and low housing cost available among major Tokyo-area universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Tokyo_University_of_Foreign_Studies_Housing\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Housing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does TUFS provide dormitories for exchange students?<\/strong> Yes, with priority for exchange students \u2014 but places are limited and competitive. Apply as early as possible once admission is confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I commute from central Tokyo to TUFS?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 from Shinjuku, the commute is approximately 40\u201350 minutes via Keio Limited Express to Fuch\u016b Station. This is viable but adds 80\u2013100 minutes of daily commuting, which many students find unsustainable over a full semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s the cheapest realistic area to live near TUFS?<\/strong> Kokubunji City offers 1R units from around \u00a544,000\u2013\u00a548,000\/month, making it marginally cheaper than Fuchu itself while maintaining reasonable campus access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can TUFS&#8217;s international office help with housing?<\/strong> TUFS&#8217;s International Student Center provides housing guidance and can refer students to agencies experienced with the local Fuchu rental market \u2014 worth consulting before starting your independent search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">External reference:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tufs.ac.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"> Tokyo University of Foreign Studies \u2014 International Student Center<\/a> \u2014 official university resource for incoming international students including housing guidance.<\/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 near TUFS in Fuchu City and the western Tokyo area<\/a><\/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\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tokyo-University-of-Foreign-Studies-housing-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Practical Fuchu commuting with packed bicycle lots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_in_Fuchu_City_for_International_Students\"><\/span><strong>Life in Fuchu City for International Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuchu City offers a genuinely livable environment that&#8217;s distinctly different from the densely urban experience of Tokyo&#8217;s 23 wards, and worth understanding before committing to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies housing in the area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scale and walkability.<\/strong> Fuchu is a moderate-sized city with a clearly defined commercial center around Fuch\u016b Station, a large green space at Fuchu City Park adjacent to the racetrack, and quieter residential streets extending outward from there. Unlike central Tokyo, it&#8217;s entirely possible to handle most daily errands on foot or bicycle without using trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fuch\u016b Racecourse.<\/strong> Japan&#8217;s largest horseracing venue sits in the middle of Fuchu City and dominates the city&#8217;s calendar on race weekends (primarily spring and autumn). Race days bring large crowds to the immediate station area \u2014 worth being aware of when searching for apartments near the racecourse perimeter, where noise and pedestrian traffic spike significantly on these dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bicycle culture.<\/strong> Cycling is the standard student commute method to TUFS, and the area is genuinely bicycle-friendly. Most apartment buildings in Fuchu offer bicycle parking as a standard feature. Investing in a decent commuter bicycle at a secondhand shop (recycle shops are common in the area) typically costs \u00a58,000\u2013\u00a515,000 and pays for itself quickly in transport savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part-Time_Work_Near_TUFS\"><\/span><strong>Part-Time Work Near TUFS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TUFS&#8217;s Fuchu City location offers fewer immediate part-time work opportunities than university areas closer to central Tokyo, since the local economy is primarily residential rather than entertainment or hospitality-focused. Practical options for TUFS students include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tutoring and translation.<\/strong> TUFS&#8217;s language specialisation makes its students attractive as private tutors and translation assistants, with opportunities that can be arranged remotely (independent of physical location) through online platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commuting for part-time work.<\/strong> Many TUFS students work part-time in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro (30\u201340 minutes by train) rather than in Fuchu itself, particularly in roles that benefit from the international student population&#8217;s language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On-campus part-time positions.<\/strong> TUFS occasionally has part-time openings for research assistants, language lab support, and event staffing available to enrolled students through the university&#8217;s job board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Graduation_Tokyo_University_of_Foreign_Studies_Housing_to_Career_Transition\"><\/span><strong>After Graduation: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Housing to Career Transition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For degree-program students who complete 4 years at TUFS and transition to employment in Tokyo, the housing calculus shifts significantly: most graduate jobs centre on central Tokyo wards (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Minato, Chuo), making the Fuchu commute less practical as a long-term arrangement than it was as a student. Most TUFS graduates either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move closer to their workplace after job hunting concludes, typically in the March-before-April-start window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue in Fuchu or along the Chuo\/Keio line if their workplace is in western Tokyo or has remote-work flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rental process for this transition is identical to the standard Tokyo foreigner rental process \u2014 see our<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/rent-apartment-tokyo-step-by-step-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> rent apartment in Tokyo step-by-step guide<\/a> for what to expect when you&#8217;re ready to move into the standard 23-ward market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Resources_for_TUFS_and_Western_Tokyo_Students\"><\/span><strong>Internal Resources for TUFS and Western Tokyo Students<\/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\/average-cost-apartment-tokyo-by-ward-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Average cost of apartment in Tokyo by ward<\/a> \u2014 compare Fuchu area costs against 23-ward averages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/student-housing-near-tokyo-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student housing near Tokyo universities<\/a> \u2014 broader university housing comparison if you&#8217;re still deciding between programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.mom\/blog\/best-residential-areas-for-students-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best residential areas for students in Tokyo<\/a> \u2014 qualitative neighborhood guide beyond Fuchu<\/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 for rent foreigners<\/a> \u2014 standard 1K guide when you eventually move into the 23-ward market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo University of Foreign Studies housing options for off-campus students start from around \u00a550,600 per month for a 1R apartment in Fuchu City \u2014 where the university&#8217;s main campus is located \u2014 making TUFS one of the more affordable university locations for international students in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, according to rental statistics from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6057,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[592,595,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-area-guide","category-tokyo","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Housing: Student Guide (2026) - A-Realty Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tokyo University of Foreign Studies housing options start from \u00a550,600\/month in Fuchu City. 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