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LIFULL HOME'S Market Report: Rental Trends in June 2025

The latest LIFULL HOME'S Market Report provides a detailed analysis of the rental landscape in Japan as of June 2025. This report aggregates data from various rental properties listed on LIFULL HOME'S and includes inquiries made by users to real estate companies. Each month, the report is published around the 25th of the following month. Updated metrics cover aspects such as floor area, distance from stations, and age of buildings, reflecting detailed regional data across the country.

Overview of Key Findings

Rental Prices for Singles

In particular, the average rent for single-occupancy properties has reached new heights, with the Tokyo metropolitan area reporting an average rental price of ¥84,399 (up 6.8% from the previous year). The Kinki area has also seen a substantial increase, with rents averaging ¥60,647 (up 5.4%). Notably, this marks the highest rental rates recorded since the measurement began in February 2021. In the Kinki area, this is the fourth consecutive month of record high rents.

The Tokyo 23 wards stand out with an impressive average of ¥117,259, reflecting a notable 13.5% increase year-on-year. Similarly, other districts within Osaka city, excluding the central six wards, report an average rental price of ¥64,130, which corresponds to a 13.7% increase.

Beyond these areas, Fukuoka city also shows a robust increase, with average rents reaching ¥65,032 (up 11.7% year-on-year), marking it as the standout among the four major cities in regional Japan, including Sapporo, Sendai, and Hiroshima.

Family Rental Market

Similarly, the market for family-oriented rentals also hit new records. The average rent for family-friendly properties in the Tokyo metropolitan area is now a staggering ¥138,476 (up 7.7% from last year), while the Kinki area averages ¥86,328 (a less aggressive increase of 2.9%).

Tokyo's 23 wards again showcase a remarkable rental average of ¥235,048, representing an increase of 11.6%, while rents in Fukuoka city are also on the rise, now averaging ¥124,616 (up 9.1%). Despite these rising rents, consumer demand, as indicated by feedback rental prices, does not show corresponding growth. For instance, the feedback rental price for Tokyo's wards stands at ¥173,300, only 1.4% higher than the previous year, while Fukuoka's feedback rent is at ¥101,357, reflecting a 6.4% increase.

Analysis and Implications

The data illustrates a widening gap between rental prices and consumer demand. While rental prices for both single and family accommodations have significantly risen, the demand measured by feedback rent contrasts starkly, indicating possible market saturation and evolving renter preferences.

Moving forward, LIFULL HOME'S continues to update its database and provide insights into market dynamics. Interested parties can access supplementary Excel data from February 2021 onwards, available for free download from the LIFULL HOME'S website.

Conclusion

As the rental market trends evolve, these insights from LIFULL HOME'S serve to guide potential renters and real estate investors alike. Keeping abreast of these developments is crucial for informed decision-making in housing selection.

For detailed property data, users can refer to LIFULL HOME'S news articles and reports linked in this release for further insights into both single and family rental categories across various regions, easing the burden of informed rental choices.

About LIFULL HOME'S

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