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Overview of Rental Prices in Major Japanese Cities

At-home Co., Ltd.—a real estate information service based in Ota City, Tokyo—has commissioned At-home Lab, Inc., led by President Yoshitaka Otake from Chiyoda City, to analyze and report on the latest rental trends for residential apartments in Japan. This study encompasses key urban areas across the country, providing valuable insights for potential renters and industry stakeholders.

Key Findings

• - Overall Trends: The average rental prices for apartments have exceeded previous month figures across all assessed areas, including greater Tokyo (23 wards and surrounding prefectures), Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Kyoto, Kobe, and Fukuoka.

• - Couples and Families: In all 13 study areas, rental rates for apartment types suitable for couples and families have risen compared to the previous year. Notably, Tokyo's 23 wards have recorded a continuous increase for 21 months for singles, with average rents exceeding ¥110,000. Osaka City follows closely with a 19-month streak of rising rates.

• - Singles' Market: In the singles category, Tokyo's 23 wards have reached record highs with an uninterrupted rise for eight months, showcasing robust demand for smaller living spaces as singles look for convenient urban accommodation.

• - Apartments Trend: Similar trends are seen in apartments for couples and families across all regions examined. Specifically, in the singles category within Tokyo's 23 wards, an upward trend has been noted for ten consecutive months, reaching the highest point since January 2015.

Research Overview

Target Areas

The study covers 13 significant areas which include:

• - Greater Tokyo (23 Wards, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba)
• - Sapporo City, Hokkaido
• - Sendai City, Miyagi
• - Nagoya City, Aichi
• - Kyoto City, Kyoto
• - Osaka City, Osaka
• - Kobe City, Hyogo
• - Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
• - Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Data Source

This research utilizes data sourced from the at-home real estate information site, focusing on registered rental apartments and units. Duplicate listings have been optimized to ensure unique representation.

Methodology

• - The study defines rent as the sum of monthly payments including rent, management fees, and common area charges.
• - Living space designations are categorized as follows:

- Single: Areas under 30m²
- Couple: Areas from 30m² to 50m²
- Family: Areas from 50m² to 70m²
- Large Family: Areas over 70m²

• - The average rent index is established with January 2015 as the baseline (100).
• - Rates of increase are rounded to two decimal places, with top three increases based on unrounded figures.

Rental Price Changes

The following are average rents segmented by area for February 2026:


For detailed statistics and more insights, download the full report here.