Furnished Studios in Tokyo: Low Move-in Costs, Full Privacy
A private apartment with bed, fridge, washer, and microwave already in place.
Arrive with one suitcase and start living the same day.
Why it's the best of both worlds
Furnishing a Tokyo apartment from scratch costs ¥100,000–200,000 — on top of a deposit, key money, and agency fees that push standard move-in costs to 4.5–5 months' rent. Furnished units skip most of that, and unlike a share house, you get a fully private room with your own bathroom and kitchen. If you want to start cheap without giving up privacy, this is the answer.
- No ¥100k–200k furniture bill
- Many units: no deposit, no key money, short-term OK
- Fully private — your own bathroom and kitchen
- No moving truck; move in on day one
- Monthly rent runs a bit higher than a bare unit
- Fewer listings than standard rentals
- You can't choose the furniture
Cost comparison (for a ¥70,000/month class room)
| Standard lease | Furnished studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront contract costs | ≈ ¥320,000–350,000 | ≈ ¥50,000–150,000 |
| Furniture & appliances | + ¥100,000–200,000 | ¥0 |
| Time to move in | 2–4 weeks | Same day to a few days |
Who it suits
- Newcomers to Tokyo — for work, study, or a fresh start
- Anyone staying an undecided period, or up to 1–2 years
- People who don't want to buy, move, or dispose of furniture
A common smart play: start furnished, learn which neighborhoods you love, then sign a standard lease later with confidence.
オークハウス（Oakhouse）
One of Japan's largest operators of furnished housing. Private-room and apartment-type units combine low move-in costs with the comfort of your own space — no key money, no deposit at most properties.（Furnished private rooms / No guarantor）
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Read next
・Lowest possible costs → Share houses
・Full control over room & area → Standard lease guide
・Choosing where to live → Compare areas by rent
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