Rising Rental Trends in Osaka Surpass Tokyo's Growth Rates

Osaka's Rental Market Trends: 2025 Update

In a recent report published by LIFULL HOME'S, a leading real estate and housing information service in Japan, Osaka city has shown significant rental price increases, outpacing even the capital's Tokyo 23 wards. As of November 2025, the rental prices in Osaka have hit a historic high, marking a noteworthy shift in the housing market.

Overview of LIFULL HOME'S Market Report

LIFULL HOME'S compiles monthly data on rental properties from its extensive database, which includes both listings and user inquiries about real estate options. This data encompasses various factors such as square footage, walking distance from train stations, and the age of the property. The detailed data can be accessed in an Excel format available for free download on their website, covering data since January 2020.

Family-Oriented Rental Trends

For family-oriented rental properties in Osaka, the average listed rent has reached an astonishing ¥144,579, reflecting a 118.9% increase compared to the same month last year. This remarkable figure signifies 12 consecutive months of growth, with the rate surpassing Tokyo's increase of 114.5%.

In particular, the listing for properties in Osaka's central six districts, which include Chuo, Kita, Nishi, Fukushima, Tennoji, and Naniwa, shows an impressive ¥210,651 average rental price, marking an increase of 106.6% year-over-year.

In contrast, throughout the Osaka prefecture excluding the city, average rents for family-oriented units have also set new records, hitting ¥80,588, an increase of 106.5% year-on-year.

Trends in Single-Person Rentals

Osaka city has also experienced growth in single-person rental properties, with average listed rents reaching ¥76,286 (up 113.6% year-over-year). The inquiry rents for these properties have risen to ¥65,998, marking a 106.2% increase.

In Osaka's central six districts, listed rents for single-person units have also climbed to ¥89,552, reflecting a 112.2% rise, while rents for units across the rest of the Osaka prefecture have hit ¥57,717, a 106.9% increase.

Data Collection and Analysis

This report focuses on comprehensively analyzing data for residential rental apartments, specifically differentiating between single-person units (like one-room, 1K, 1DK, 1LDK, 2K) and family-oriented properties (including 2DK, 2LDK, 3K, 3DK, 3LDK).