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Estimated cost of renting a house for foreigners in Japan by city

The cost of renting a house in Japan can vary depending on the city and location. Here are some estimated costs for popular cities in Japan:

Estimated cost of renting a house for foreigners in Japan by city
Estimated cost of renting a house for foreigners in Japan by city
  • Tokyo: The average cost of renting a house in Tokyo is around $3,000-$4,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,000-$8,000 per month for a three-bedroom house. However, in some highly sought-after areas, such as central Tokyo, the cost can be much higher.
  • Yokohama: The cost of renting a house in Yokohama is generally lower than in Tokyo, with an average cost of around $2,000-$3,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, and $4,000-$6,000 per month for a three-bedroom house.
  • Osaka: The cost of renting a house in Osaka is generally lower than in Tokyo and Yokohama, with an average cost of around $1,500-$2,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,000-$5,000 per month for a three-bedroom house.
  • Kyoto: The cost of renting a house in Kyoto is generally lower than in Tokyo, with an average cost of around $1,500-$2,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,000-$5,000 per month for a three-bedroom house.
  • Hiroshima: The cost of renting a house in Hiroshima is generally lower than in the previous cities, with an average cost of around $1,000-$2,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,000-$4,000 per month for a three-bedroom house.

Please note that these are only estimated costs and may vary depending on the location, size, and condition of the property. Also, bear in mind that the prices are in Japanese Yen and the conversion rate to other currency may fluctuate.