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Overview of Rental Prices in Major Japanese Cities

According to a survey commissioned by Athome, a real estate information service based in Ota, Tokyo, there has been a notable increase in rental prices for residential apartments and mansions across various major cities in Japan. The analysis carried out by Athome Lab highlights that in September 2025, average rent prices in six areas including the Tokyo 23 wards, Tokyo's suburban areas, Saitama, Chiba, Sapporo, and Fukuoka have surpassed those of the previous year.

Detailed Findings

Family-oriented Apartments

In all 13 surveyed areas, the average rental prices for family-oriented apartments are higher than those of the same month last year. Particularly impressive is that within five major regions — Tokyo 23 wards, Tokyo's suburbs, Chiba, Osaka, and Hiroshima — prices have reached their highest levels since January 2015.

Tokyo 23 wards have reported consistent price increases, marked by 16 months of growth in single-oriented apartments and 14 months in family-oriented apartments in Osaka. In the past three months, Tokyo's 23 wards have set an unprecedented high in rental prices across all categories.

Apartment Prices Overview

Similarly, rental prices for apartments aimed at families have seen a continuous upward trend in all 13 regions. Notably, areas like Tokyo's suburban sectors, Sapporo, Nagoya, and Osaka have recorded their highest prices since early 2015.

Key Areas Analyzed

The survey encompassed 13 key regions:

• - Greater Tokyo Area: Tokyo 23 wards, Tokyo's suburbs, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba
• - Hokkaido: Sapporo
• - Tohoku: Sendai
• - Chubu: Nagoya
• - Kansai: Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe
• - Chugoku: Hiroshima
• - Kyushu: Fukuoka

Methodology of the Survey

The data analyzed includes residential rental listings published on the Athome platform, ensuring that duplicate listings are counted uniquely. In this context, rent is defined as the total monthly payment made by tenants, including management and common service fees. The classification of apartment sizes is as follows:

• - Single-oriented: 30㎡ or less
• - Couple-oriented: 30㎡ to 50㎡
• - Family-oriented: 50㎡ to 70㎡
• - Large Family Orientation: Over 70㎡

The average rental price index is established with January 2015 set at 100, where year-on-year increases have been rounded to two decimal places for clarity. The top three areas of increase were calculated based on unrounded figures.

Current Rental Statistics

The average rental prices for apartments and mansions in major cities are robust, reflecting both demand and market dynamics. For those interested in a deeper dive into the regional specifics or future forecasts about rental price movements, detailed data can be accessed through the link below.

For further details, you can download the PDF from the following link: Athome Rental Trends