Tokyo average 1-bed rent: ¥150,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +7.5% Tokyo rents rise at fastest pace in decades Foreign demand lifts central wards Guarantor company fees under review Key money (reikin) and deposit (shikikin) are negotiable and increasingly zero. Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the deposit (MLIT guidelines). Tokyo average 1-bed rent: ¥150,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +7.5% Tokyo rents rise at fastest pace in decades Foreign demand lifts central wards Guarantor company fees under review Key money (reikin) and deposit (shikikin) are negotiable and increasingly zero. Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the deposit (MLIT guidelines).
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Tokyo Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Tokyo. The typical one-bedroom rent is ¥150,000 per month, up 7.5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minato | ¥230,000 | ¥360,000 | +6.8% |
| Shibuya | ¥200,000 | ¥310,000 | +7.4% |
| Shinjuku | ¥170,000 | ¥260,000 | +7.9% |
| Nerima | ¥105,000 | ¥155,000 | +6.5% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, JPY). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Tokyo
- Key money (reikin) and deposit (shikikin) are negotiable and increasingly zero.
- Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the deposit (MLIT guidelines).
- Ordinary leases renew automatically; landlords need 'just cause' to refuse.
- Renewal fees (koushinryou) are common — check the contract.
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