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Overview of Rental Prices

In a recent analysis conducted by AtHome Lab and published by AtHome, the real estate information network has unveiled the trends in rental apartment prices across major Japanese cities as of June 2025. This comprehensive report examines various regions, focusing on the average asking rents for apartment rentals.

Key Findings

The analysis revealed that average rental prices for apartments have shown an upward trend across six areas: the Tokyo metropolitan area (including Tokyo 23 wards, Tokyo outskirts, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba) and Fukuoka City. Notably, the average asking rents for family-oriented apartments have increased in all but Kobe City among the 12 analyzed areas compared to the same month last year. The cities that saw a spike in prices include Tokyo 23 wards, Sapporo, Sendai, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, all recording the highest values since January 2015.

For single-occupancy apartments, Tokyo 23 wards has registered a consecutive rise for 13 months, while Osaka City recorded an increase for 11 months, both marking their highest prices since January 2015.

In contrast, couple-oriented apartments have also seen a positive trend, with 12 areas experiencing price increases, while Sendai City was the exception. Noteworthy cities that reached their highest price levels since January 2015 for couple-oriented apartments include Tokyo 23 wards, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka City.

Research Scope

The study covers 13 distinct areas, including:

• - Tokyo 23 wards
• - Tokyo outskirts
• - Kanagawa
• - Saitama
• - Chiba
• - Sapporo (Hokkaido)
• - Sendai (Miyagi)
• - Nagoya (Aichi)
• - Kyoto (Kyoto)
• - Osaka (Osaka)
• - Kobe (Hyogo)
• - Hiroshima (Hiroshima)
• - Fukuoka (Fukuoka)

Data Analysis

The data was sourced from listings on the AtHome real estate platform, where various residential rental apartments are registered and published. For clarity:

• - The term "rent" in this analysis refers to the monthly payment made by tenants, including rent and any management or maintenance fees.
• - Apartments categorized as 'single-oriented' are those with an area of 30㎡ or less. 'Couple-oriented' apartments range from 30㎡ to 50㎡, 'family-oriented' from 50㎡ to 70㎡, and 'large family-oriented' apartments exceed 70㎡.
• - The average rent index for the analysis is based on a benchmark where January 2015 equals 100.

Conclusion

The comprehensive report on rental trends highlights the dynamic nature of the real estate market in Japan, reflecting how demand influences rental prices across significant urban areas. For detailed statistics and further insights, readers can download the PDF directly from the AtHome website via this link.

Understanding these rental trends is crucial for potential renters and investors alike, as they navigate the evolving landscape of Japan's housing market.