Rent a House or Apartment for Residential Use in Japan
Rental apartments in Yokohama and Kawasaki range from cheap studio flats (1R, 1K, 1DK) primarily for students, English teachers, or anyone new to Japan with a small housing budget. One-bedroom and two-bedroom flats are perfect for foreigners who want a more modern apartment who need some extra room for entertainment or work space. A family needing extra rooms for children can choose from two-bedroom (2LDK), three-bedroom (3LDK), or four-bedroom (4LDK) apartments, flats, condos, or single detached houses near an international school. The listings on this site are just an example of what the market actually has to offer. Contact us HERE to inquire about the latest vacancies.
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Rent for the 1R studio apartments listed here can be as low as ¥20,000 to as much as ¥80,000. Floor space can range from as little as 12 m² to as much as 40 m².
Cheaper and older 1R units will often have what is called a unit bath, where the tub/shower, sink, and toilet combined into one space like what you might see in a business hotel.
We have tried to show listings that include buildings with an elevator unless it is a low-rise structure. We have also tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station.
When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a similar apartment that is farther from the station.
Unlike a 1R studio flat, 1K flats often have a separate kitchenette. Many newer types will have a door between the kitchenette and the main room, and will have a separate toilet and bath.
Rent for the 1K studio apartments listed here can be as low as ¥30,000 to as much as ¥140,000. Floor space can range from as little as 16 m² to as much as 50 m².
We have tried to show listings that include buildings with an elevator unless it is a low-rise structure. We have also tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station.
When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a similar apartment that is farther from the station.
Studio apartments with a 1DK layout are most popular for students and working professionals on a tight budget.
Compared to a 1R or 1K unit, the kitchen/dining space is often large enough for a small dining table or desk, and features a bedroom that you can actually close off from the rest of the living space. Newer 1DK flats also have a separate toilet and bath.
Apartments listed here have rents ranging from ¥75,000 to ¥103,000, and have a floor space ranging from 25 m² to 31 m². We have tried to show listings that include buildings with an elevator unless it is a low-rise structure.
We have also tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a flat farther from the station.
1LDK apartments are probably the most popular layout for young professionals with extra income to spend on a comfortable living space.
Compared to a 1DK unit, this type of flat will have a a larger living room/dining space separate from the kitchen. The bedroom of a 1LDK will often have a bigger closet as well.
Apartments with this layout can range from as low as ¥80,000 to as much as ¥370,000. The amount of floor space can range from 30 m² to 70 m².
We have tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a flat farther from the station.
2DK apartments are not that common these days and tend to found in older buildings, public housing units, or properties with irregular shapes that prohibit the typical layout of a 1LDK or 2LDK.
Compared to a 1LDK unit, this type of flat can be either smaller or larger. In older properties, at least one of the bedrooms might have tatami mats.
Apartments with this layout are typically smaller than a nice 1LDK, and may have less natural light. The rent can range from around ¥80,000 to ¥120,000. The amount of floor space can range from 28 m² to 38 m².
We have tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a flat farther from the station.
2LDK apartments are the most popular layout these days among foreigners who are single, and want to have one additional room to use as a work space. Since this layout is actually marketed to married couples who might have at least one child, 2LDK apartments are more common among buildings designed for families, often close to a school, and not always most conveniently located compared to properties marketed towards unmarried professionals and students.
Compared to a 2DK unit, this type of flat is often larger. In older buildings, one of the bedrooms might have tatami mats for the parents to sleep on, and the second bedroom for the child. In newer buildings or high-rise buildings, a 2LDK can be quite spacious and luxurious.
Rents can range from ¥110,000 to as much as ¥600,000. The amount of floor space can range from 45 m² to 90 m².
We have tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a flat farther from the station.
Family-type apartments with a 3LDK layout are most popular for working professionals with a small family, and can be found in walking distance of an elementary school, a supermarket, and at least a small local park. Access to schools often is more important for such tenants than easy access to a major train station.
The kitchen can be one simple, long counter or have a U shape with separate cleaning, preparing, and cooking spaces. In addition, many 3LDK spaces will have two bedrooms that use flooring while the third bedroom will have tatami mats.
Medium-grade 3LDK units might not be any larger than a 2LDK flat. Often, a 3LDK flat as the same amount of floor space as a 2LDK unit, but just smaller bedrooms. If you don't need the 3rd bedroom, you might find want to consider a 2LDK, which it will likely have more spacious bedrooms with larger closets/storage space. As fewer young Japanese are having children, older 3LDK units are remodeled and put back into the market as a 2LDK unit.
Apartments in the category can have rents ranging from ¥180,000 to ¥600,000 and have a floor space ranging from 60 m² to 120 m².
We have tried to show listings that include buildings with an elevator unless it is a low-rise structure. We have also tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a flat farther from the station.
A 4LDK layout is not easily found in a location within close proximity to a train station. The farther you get away from a major urban center, the easier it is to find a four-bedroom home.
Although a few 4LDK rental apartments appear in the market place, more often than not, they will be a rental house.
Properties with this many bedrooms can have rents ranging from ¥200,000 to ¥400,000 and have a floor space ranging from 90 m² to 130 m².
We have tried to show listings that include buildings with an elevator unless it is a low-rise structure. We have also tried to limit listings to buildings that are no more than a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. When searching for a flat, please bear in mind that the closer you want to live to a station, the rent will be higher and the space will likely be smaller than a flat farther from the station.