Shinjuku, Tokyo
🏠 1LDK Apartment for Rent in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Looking for a 1LDK apartment in Shinjuku? A 1LDK gives you a separate bedroom plus a combined living-dining-kitchen room — the standard layout for couples, remote workers, and anyone who wants a clear divide between sleeping and living space, without paying for a second bedroom.
The average rent for a 1LDK near Shinjuku Station runs around ¥203,000/month — notably lower than a comparable 2LDK in the same area, while still giving you a proper living room rather than the single-room setup of a 1K or 1R. Shinjuku sits at the intersection of nearly every major train line in Tokyo, so a 1LDK here means central access without the premium of Minato or Chiyoda.
For a wider view of Shinjuku by neighborhood, see our Shinjuku rental guide. For other compact layouts in the same ward, see our 1K/1DK/1LDK Shinjuku listings.
Search now and find a 1LDK in Shinjuku that fits your budget and lifestyle.
~¥203,000
Average rent near Shinjuku Station
35m²+
Typical size
Separate bedroom + living room
Layout
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287 apartments found
1LDK
¥229,330
Nakaochiai 1 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Shimoochiai Stations — 5 min walk
1LDK
¥223,330
Nishigokencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Edogawabashi Stations — 5 min walk
1LDK
¥241,000
Ichigaya Nakanocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Akebonobashi Stations — 2 min walk
1LDK
¥199,000
Naito Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen Mae Stations — 5 min walk
1LDK
¥274,000
Nishiwaseda 2 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nishiwaseda Stations — 2 min walk
1LDK
¥248,000
Araki Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Akebonobashi Stations — 3 min walk
1LDK
¥250,000
Ichigayadai Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Akebonobashi Stations — 3 min walk
1LDK
¥280,000
Iwato Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Ushigome Kagurazaka Stations — 1 min walk
1LDK
¥196,330
Paykata town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Ushigome Kagurazaka Stations — 6 min walk
1LDK
¥212,330
Yokodera Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Ushigome Kagurazaka Stations — 1 min walk
1LDK
¥183,000
Nakaochiai 2 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Shimoochiai Stations — 3 min walk
1LDK
¥215,000
Nishiochiai 1 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Ochiaiminami Nagasaki Stations — 7 min walk
A 1LDK sits between a compact 1K/1R and a family-sized 2LDK: one separate bedroom plus a living-dining-kitchen room large enough for a sofa and dining table. It's the layout most couples and remote workers in Tokyo settle on, because it draws a clear line between sleeping space and living space without paying for a second bedroom neither person may use.
In Shinjuku specifically, a 1LDK trades some of the savings of a 1K for a meaningfully more livable space — and still costs substantially less than a 2LDK in the same area, since you're not paying for a second bedroom. The ward's transit position means a 1LDK here gets you central access most outer wards can't match, though Shinjuku itself isn't the cheapest place to find one — for budget-focused 1LDK options nearby, see our cheap apartments near Shinjuku guide.
Storage is the most common friction point for couples in a 1LDK — look for units with large built-in closets or a separate storage locker (S) to keep the living room from feeling cluttered.
Sits at the north end of Shinjuku ward on the JR Yamanote Line and is the home station for Waseda University — one of the highest concentrations of language schools in Tokyo, including ISI Language School. Private 1K apartments run ¥80,000–¥105,000/month, with the area's landlords well-practiced in international student applications.
A sophisticated, hillside neighborhood with winding cobblestone streets and a quieter, more residential character than central Shinjuku — popular with renters who want a calmer atmosphere while staying close to the station.
Close to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, this area balances city-center access with some green space nearby — a common pick for those who want central convenience without the densest commercial blocks.
Home to high-rise towers and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, this side of the ward offers modern buildings with strong train access via the Toei Oedo Line — a good fit for professionals prioritizing newer construction.
A dedicated living room means you're not sleeping two meters from your dining table — a meaningful upgrade from a 1K for the price difference.
Shinjuku's transit position puts almost anywhere in Tokyo within minutes, at a lower cost than a comparable 1LDK in Minato or Chiyoda.
Every listing is pre-checked with landlords comfortable renting to foreign tenants, with guarantor company options available.
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