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 Index 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.
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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