Are you planning on living in Tokyo? Whether you are moving from abroad or if you’re moving from another prefecture, the idea of moving into a house or apartment in Tokyo is exciting!
However, as you may already know, living in Tokyo is usually expensive. Needless to say it is the most expensive prefecture to live in all of Japan. This is especially true when it comes to living within the 23 wards which constitute Central Tokyo.
But if you look good enough, there are hidden gems of apartments here and there.
In this article, I will introduce to you some apartments in Tokyo whose monthly costs are less than 70,000 yen. I hope you find an apartment that suits your needs.
Moving into an Apartment in Tokyo
Moving is probably one of the most stressful yet fun activities that you can have in life. Whether it is your first time or your 10th time, moving will always be a big deal.
When it comes to living in a foreign country, it gets extra tricky because the procedures and paperwork can be different from what you’re used to in your home country. You can find useful tips for renting an apartment in Tokyo here.
However, one of the best parts about moving is the choosing part.
Although it might be challenging to find the perfect valance between apartment features, location, and pricing, it is fun to envision yourself living in that place while checking out apartments.
Apartment Rent Market Value in Tokyo
As you can see in the chart below, there’s a considerable difference between the average rent cost of Tokyo in its totality and the average rent cost of the 23 wards which constitute the central area of Tokyo.
The Tokyo average is already the highest among all prefectures in Japan, so that will give you an idea of how expensive living in Tokyo, especially central Tokyo, is.
■Tokyo Average
1R – 1DK 79,000 yen/month
1LDK – 2DK 113,000 yen/month
2LDK – 3DK 132,000 yen/month
3LDK – 4DK 163,000 yen/month
■Tokyo 23 Ward Average
1R – 1DK 97,000 yen/month
1LDK – 2DK 144,000 yen/month
2LDK – 3DK 183,000 yen/month
3LDK – 4DK 190,000 yen/month
However, as I stated in the introduction paragraph, there are some areas that are relatively cheap even within the 23 wards. Especially, Edogawa city, Katsushika city, and Adachi city are known for being areas that are relatively low-cost.
Also, even in high-averaged cost areas, if you look close enough, you will find some hidden gems of apartments.
Our Picks: Low-cost apartments in Tokyo
From here, I will introduce 30 low-cost apartments located in 10 different wards in Tokyo. All of these apartments have a monthly cost of under 70,000 yen.
I hope you can find a place that interests you.