Shinjuku
Tokyo's main transit hub — connects every major train line, high foreigner-acceptance rate, 1K from ~¥100,000/month. Browse Shinjuku apartments →https://arealty.mom/listing/rent-apartment-shinjuku-tokyo
Tokyo, Tokyo
New to Tokyo's rental market? You're in the right place. This page helps you find the right starting point — whether you're looking for a specific ward, a budget range, or a particular layout, we'll point you toward the listings that fit.
Japan's rental process has a few steps that catch most foreigners off guard: key money (a non-refundable payment to the landlord), a guarantor requirement, and upfront costs that typically run 4–6 months' rent. The good news: every listing on Arealty is pre-screened for foreigner acceptance, and many waive key money entirely. Our bilingual team handles the paperwork and landlord communication in Japanese on your behalf — see how the process works.
34,251
Foreigner-friendly listings across Japan
3–7 days
Screening turnaround
¥64,700–¥250,000+
Rent range across Tokyo wards (1K)
34,251 apartments found
¥308,000
Shinjuku 7 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Wakamatsu Kawada Stations — 6 min walk
¥172,000
Chitose 2 Chome, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Morishita Stations — 5 min walk
¥299,000
Sangenjaya 2 Chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Nishitaishidou Stations — 8 min walk
¥129,000
Otsuka 5 Chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Shinotsuka Stations — 3 min walk
¥433,000
Kamiyama Town, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yoyogi-koen Stations — 6 min walk
¥124,000
Sengoku 4 Chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Sengoku Stations — 3 min walk
¥154,000
Upper horse 1 Chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Sangenjaya Stations — 7 min walk
¥217,000
Kamiosaki 3 Chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Meguro Stations — 5 min walk
¥212,000
Hatsudai 2 Chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hatsudai Stations — 9 min walk
¥309,000
Hanakawado 1 Chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Asakusa Stations — 2 min walk
¥285,000
center 5 Chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Shinnakano Stations — 4 min walk
¥146,000
Okusawa 1 Chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Okusawa Stations — 4 min walk
Tokyo's rental market is large and well-structured, but built around assumptions that don't match how most international renters approach a search. The majority of private landlords — especially in older buildings — still prefer Japanese tenants, not because of legal rules but because of practical concerns about communication and lease enforcement. The share of listings that genuinely accept foreign applicants depends almost entirely on which agency and which listings you use.
Every listing on Arealty is pre-screened for foreigner acceptance before it appears — so every result you see is a unit where your application is reviewed on its own merits. Screening typically takes 3–7 business days after documents are submitted, and the full process from first viewing to key handover usually runs 2–3 weeks.
The three things that determine your options most are: your visa type and remaining validity, your monthly income (most landlords require 3× monthly rent), and whether you need a guarantor company or have a personal Japanese guarantor. Start with those three, and the right listings become much easier to find. Full details in our Tokyo apartment rental guide for foreigners.
Tokyo's main transit hub — connects every major train line, high foreigner-acceptance rate, 1K from ~¥100,000/month. Browse Shinjuku apartments →https://arealty.mom/listing/rent-apartment-shinjuku-tokyo
Tokyo's largest residential ward and most popular long-term expat choice — quieter streets, Tokyu line access, 1K from ¥85,000–¥115,000/month. Browse Setagaya apartments →https://arealty.mom/listing/rent-apartments-setagaya-tokyo
5 minutes from Shinjuku on the Chuo Rapid Line at 15–20% lower rent — one of the most overlooked wards for value. Browse Nakano apartments →https://arealty.mom/blog/nakano-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026/
Tokyo's fastest-developing eastern ward — newer building stock with bay views at below-Shibuya prices. 1K from ¥82,000–¥115,000/month. Browse Koto apartments →https://arealty.mom/listing/apartment-with-delivery-box-in-koto
Nerima (¥64,700/1K), Katsushika, Adachi, and Edogawa offer the lowest rents in the 23 wards — 17–28 minutes from Shinjuku by train. Browse apartments under ¥70,000 →https://arealty.mom/listing/apartments-tokyo-under-70000-yen
Every listing on the platform is pre-screened for foreigner acceptance — no wasted applications on units the landlord won't consider.
Arealty has placed renters from Adidas, Toyota, Bloomberg, and hundreds of international organizations — the process is built for people relocating from abroad.
We handle landlord communication, screening documents, and lease explanation in English — no Japanese required from you.
Many Arealty listings carry zero agency fee — a saving of one month's rent at signing.
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