Share Houses in Tokyo: Move In for Under ¥100,000
No deposit, no key money, no guarantor, fully furnished.
The lowest barrier to living in Tokyo — and the most popular option for newcomers from abroad.
How cheap is it?
Most share houses charge no deposit, no key money, and no agency fee. Move-in usually costs just a small deposit plus the first month — ¥30,000–100,000 all-in, versus ¥300,000+ for a standard lease. Rooms come furnished with Wi-Fi, and utilities are often bundled into one flat monthly price.
For non-Japanese residents there's another big advantage: share house operators typically don't require a Japanese guarantor, and many have English-speaking staff — two of the hardest hurdles of a standard Japanese lease simply disappear.
- Move in from ¥30,000–100,000 total
- No guarantor; simple screening
- Furnished, Wi-Fi ready, utilities bundled
- Built-in community when you know no one yet
- Kitchen and bathrooms are usually shared
- House rules and noise require give-and-take
- True solitude is hard to come by
Who it suits
- Anyone prioritizing the lowest possible move-in cost
- Newcomers who'd welcome a loose, ready-made community
- People testing Tokyo life for a few months to a year
Private-room share houses give you your own lockable room with shared lounges — a good middle ground. If full privacy matters most, a furnished studio fits better.
オークハウス（Oakhouse）
One of Japan's largest share house operators, with houses across Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures — from private-room share houses to amenity-rich social residences. English support available.（Furnished / No guarantor）
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Read next
・Private room, still cheap → Furnished studios
・The full apartment hunt → Standard lease guide
・Which areas are cheap? → Compare areas by rent
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