Osaka average 1-bed rent: ¥85,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5% Expo 2025 legacy keeps Osaka demand high Umeda redevelopment lifts rents Osaka rents up 5% Deposits (hoshokin) and non-refundable portions (shikibiki) must be written in the contract. Normal wear and tear cannot be charged to the tenant. Osaka average 1-bed rent: ¥85,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5% Expo 2025 legacy keeps Osaka demand high Umeda redevelopment lifts rents Osaka rents up 5% Deposits (hoshokin) and non-refundable portions (shikibiki) must be written in the contract. Normal wear and tear cannot be charged to the tenant.

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Osaka Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Osaka. The typical one-bedroom rent is ¥85,000 per month, up 5% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Kita (Umeda)	¥115,000	¥175,000	+5.3%
Chuo	¥105,000	¥160,000	+5%
Tennoji	¥90,000	¥135,000	+4.8%
Yodogawa	¥75,000	¥110,000	+4.5%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, JPY). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Osaka

¥1,700 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Kita (Umeda): ¥2,300 / m²
Chuo: ¥2,100 / m²
Tennoji: ¥1,800 / m²
Yodogawa: ¥1,500 / m²

Deposit laws in Osaka

Deposits (hoshokin) and non-refundable portions (shikibiki) must be written in the contract.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Osaka

Deposits (hoshokin) and non-refundable portions (shikibiki) must be written in the contract.
Normal wear and tear cannot be charged to the tenant.
Ordinary leases renew automatically.
Ask about guarantor company requirements before signing.

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