Nerima
The cheapest ward overall for solo renters — 1K apartments average ¥64,700/month, and the ward sits just 17 minutes from Shinjuku via the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. A strong pick if budget is your top priority.
Tokyo, Tokyo
🏠 Affordable Apartments in Tokyo Under ¥70,000/Month
Tokyo isn't expensive everywhere. While central wards like Minato and Shibuya carry premium price tags, outer wards such as Nerima, Katsushika, Adachi, and Edogawa offer comfortable 1R and 1K apartments well under ¥70,000/month — without sacrificing train access or safety. See our full guide to cheap apartments in Tokyo for a ward-by-ward price breakdown.
Whether you're a student, a Working Holiday visa holder, or a young professional watching your budget, our curated listings help you find real value without the guesswork.
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¥64,700
Cheapest ward avg. (1K, Nerima)
2,255
Apartments under ¥70,000 available
10 wards
Budget-friendly wards covered
2,255 apartments found
1R
¥55,330
Hana Koganei 4 Chome, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo
Hanakoganei Stations — 15 min walk
1K
¥69,330
Sennin town 3 Chome, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Nishi Hachioji Stations — 6 min walk
1R
¥60,330
Naganuma Town, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Hirayama Joushi Kouen Stations — 9 min walk
1R
¥66,000
Kajino Town 2 Chome, Koganei-shi, Tokyo
Higashikoganei Stations — 10 min walk
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1R
¥51,000
Honmachi 2 Chome, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo
Higashimurayama Stations — 2 min walk
1R
¥64,500
Minami town, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Kanamechou Stations — 10 min walk
1K
¥56,000
Shinjuku 2 Chome, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
Kameari Stations — 11 min walk
1R
¥63,000
Hirai 5 Chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Hirai Stations — 2 min walk
1K
¥69,000
Higashi Yotsugi 3 Chome, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
Yotsugi Stations — 7 min walk
1K
¥70,000
Nagasaki 4 Chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Higashi Nagasaki Stations — 2 min walk
1K
¥65,600
Upper horse 4 Chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Komazawa-daigaku Stations — 6 min walk
1R
¥69,800
Nishishinkoiwa 3 Chome, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
Shinkoiwa Stations — 11 min walk
Tokyo's reputation for sky-high rent mostly applies to the central five wards — Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. Move just a few stations further out, and the picture changes completely.
Based on 2026 market data, the most affordable wards for 1K/1DK apartments are Nerima (¥64,700), Katsushika (¥65,800), Adachi (¥66,500), and Edogawa (¥66,700) — all within 17–28 minutes of Shinjuku by train. These outer wards combine real savings with solid transit connections, supermarkets, and daily essentials.
Want the full ward-by-ward breakdown, including what each price tier actually gets you and how to cut move-in costs from 6 months down to 2? Read our full guide to cheap apartments in Tokyo.
The cheapest ward overall for solo renters — 1K apartments average ¥64,700/month, and the ward sits just 17 minutes from Shinjuku via the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. A strong pick if budget is your top priority.
Best value for larger units — a 1LDK here averages ¥80,400/month, around a fifth of the cost in Minato. It's 28 minutes to Shinjuku on the Keisei Line, which also runs direct to Narita Airport.
A popular choice among students and budget-conscious renters, with 1K apartments averaging ¥66,500/month and a 22-minute ride to Shinjuku via the Chiyoda Line.
Quiet, residential, and affordable — 1K units average ¥66,700/month, with a 25-minute commute to Shinjuku on the Tozai Line.
Every listing is checked against real rent data, so "cheap" doesn't come with hidden monthly fees or surprise costs.
We prioritize "zero shikikin / zero reikin" listings, helping you move in with around 2 months' rent instead of the traditional 4–6 months.
Most of our budget listings accept a guarantor company instead of a personal Japanese guarantor — a fixed one-time fee instead of a personal connection you may not have.
We walk you through the lease, monthly fees (kyōekihi/kanrihi), and application — so a low price doesn't come with confusing paperwork.
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