Yo, fellow adventurer! Heard you’re diving into the Tokyo whirlwind, huh? Well, before you embark on that Godzilla-sized adventure, you’ll need a place to crash. Don’t sweat it; we’ve got the lowdown on snagging your own slice of Tokyo turf.
Location Love
First things first, Tokyo’s a sprawling beast. Where you plant your flag matters. Shinjuku’s got the hustle, Shibuya’s got the buzz, and Ueno’s got the culture. Pick a neighborhood that jives with your vibe.
| Wards | Cities | Towns | Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo Meguro Bunkyo Chiyoda Shinagawa Shinjuku Nerima Shibuya Edogawa Adachi Ota Itabashi Shimokitazawa Koto Kita Taito Suginami Toshima Setagaya Sumida Minato Katsushika Arakawa | Wako Hamura Fuchu Nishitokyo Hino Ome Inagi Komae Tachikawa Koganei Tsurumi Tanashi Higashikurume Chofu Tama Musashino Machida Kiyose Ueda Tokyo Mizuho Hachioji Higashimurayama Kokubunji Kunitachi Kodaira Mitaka Tokorozawa | Mizuho Okutama Akiruno Hinode Hinohara | Niijima Mikurajima Toshima Kozushima Aogashima Shikinejima Oshima Hachijō-jima Miyakejima |
The Most Popular Areas in Tokyo
- Ginza shopping district
- Shibuya entertainment district
- Shinjuku nightlife district
- Harajuku shopping district
- Akihabara anime district
- Asakusa historic district
- Odaiba amusement parks
- Omotesando shopping street
- Takeshit asouvenirs street.
- Center Gai nightlife street
- Kabukichō red-light district.
- Meguro River Cherry Blossoms Promenade
- Sotobori-dori ring road
Budget Bites
Listen up, champ. Tokyo can chew up your yen if you’re not careful. Set a budget and stick to it. Factor in utilities and transport because, trust me, the Tokyo Metro ain’t cheap.
Tokyo Metro Station
- Itabashi-kuyakushomae Station
- Kamiyacho Station
- Machiya Station
- Shin-Nakayama Station
- Kayabacho Station
- Keio-Tamagawa Station
- Komagome Station
- Moto-Ojima Station
- Otemachi Station
- Sakuradamon Station
- Minami-Ginza Station
- Hongo-sanchome Station
- Aoyama-itchome Station
- Shimo-Kitazawa Station
- Minami-Ojima Station
- Himeji Station
- Minami-Sunamachi Station
- Shin-Ochanomizu Station
- Hikarigaoka Station
- LaQua Station
- Komagome Station
- Keio-Ikuta Station
- Kameido Station
- Higashi-Nihombashi Station
- Osaki-Hirokoji Station
- Nishi-Ojima Station
- Bakuro-yokoyama Station
- Awaji Station (Toei)
- Monzen-nakacho Station
- Kadokawa Culture Museum Station
- Meiji-jingu Station
- Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station
- Shinjuku Sanchome Station
- Noge Station
- Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
- Higashi-Ojima Station
- Nishi-Shinjuku Station
- Hiroo Station
- Narita Airport Terminal Station
- Okawabashi Station
- Shinjuku Station
- Nogizaka Station
- Jiyugaoka Station
- Higashi-Shinagawa Station
- Ikegami Station
- Higashi-Ginza Station
- Oedo Onsen Monogatari Station
- Kaihin-Makuhari Station
- Naka-Tomigaya Station
- Meguro Station
- Nishi-Funabashi Station
- Shibuya Station
- Okachimachi Station
- Kongoshoji Station
- Misakijima Station
- Naka-Ochiai Station
- Oimachi Station
- Shiodome Station
- Nagatacho Station
- Nakano Station
- Higashi-Ikebukuro Station
- Nakameguro Station
- Nishiarai Daishi Station
- Sangenjaya Station
- Kasai-Rinkai Park Station
- Morishita Station
- Nishi-Nippori Station
- Nishi-Kasai Station
- Kachidoki Station
- Itabashihoncho Station
- Osaki Station
- Hoshikawa Station
- Shiodome Station
- Minowa Station
- Shirokane-takanawa Station
- Kiba Station
- Minami-Ikebukuro Station
- Kotake-mukaihara Station
- Aoyama-sanchome Station
- Hino Station
- Oji Station
- Roppongi Station
- Kasai Station
- Ikebukuro Station
- Ikenohata Station
- Shinagawa Station
- Kagurazaka Station
- Kasumigaseki Station
- Omotesando Station
- Ongashira Park Station
- Shirokane-takanawa Station
- Hinojoshi Station
- Iriya Station
- Nezu Station
- Minami-Senju Station
- Oshiage Station
- Sakae Station
- Odaiba-Kaihin Koen Station
- Bamba Station
- Shin-Koiwa Station
- Nakasakaushijima Station
- Minami-Nagayama Station
- Azabujuban Station
- Mitsukoshimae Station
- Kamishakudo Station
Roomie or Lone Wolf?
Are you a solo act or craving a roommate or two? Tokyo caters to all. There are solo apartments if you’re a lone wolf, but shared houses are great for penny-pinchers and extroverts.
Tokyo Best Apartment
- Park Tower Harumi
- Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower
- Izumi Garden Tower
- Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
- Nakagin Capsule Tower
- Acty Shiodome
- Capital Mark Tower
- World City Towers
- City Tower Solamachi
- Century Park Tower
- Cross Tower Toyosu
- Prudential Tower Tokyo
- Midtown Tower
- Toranomon Hills Residential Tower
- Brillia Tower
- Grand Maison Tokyo Bay
- Akasaka Tower Residence Top of the Hill
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The Agent Tango
Decide if you’re rolling with a real estate agent (convenient but pricey) or doing the legwork yourself. Agents often speak English for us “gaijin” (foreigners).
Tokyo Room Rental Marketplace
- Sharehouse Japan
- Oakhouse
- UR Rent One Room
- Leopalace21
- O-House
- K’s House
- Nest Tokyo
- GaijinPot
- Tokyo Craigslist
Deposit Drama
Brace yourself for a hefty deposit, usually several months’ rent. Start stashing cash pronto; you’ll need it.
Size Matters…or Not
Prepare for cozy. Tokyo apartments are snug as a bug. Embrace minimalism and prepare for some creative space-saving maneuvers.
Tatami Dreams
Some pads come with tatami mats and futon beds. It’s like living in a Zen paradise…with floor sleeping. Just roll with it.
Key Money Conundrum
Beware of “key money” (a sweet bonus on top of your deposit) and “gift money” (a moving-in gift). Negotiate this stuff like a pro.
Gaijin Grit
Being a foreigner might make some landlords skittish. Don’t sweat it; flash your yen, be polite, and persistence pays off.
The Inspection Shuffle
Test everything, ask about repairs, and snap pics of any pre-existing issues. Cover your bases, champ.
Price Rundown
Now, for the nitty-gritty on price ranges:
- Luxury Livin’: If you’re looking at high-end pads in posh areas like Roppongi or Aoyama, be ready to drop around ¥300,000 to ¥600,000 per month.
- Standard Stays: For a regular 1LDK (1 bedroom and living-dining-kitchen) apartment, you’re looking at ¥100,000 to ¥250,000 per month in central areas.
- Budget Bliss: On a tight budget? Outskirts like Saitama or Chiba have deals, from ¥60,000 to ¥100,000 for a 1DK (1 room and dining-kitchen).
So, there you have it, your unofficial Tokyo room-hunting guide. It’s a wild ride, but remember, you’re diving into one of the world’s most electrifying cities. Embrace the chaos, own your turf, and Tokyo’s all yours!