Studying in Japan is an exciting experience, but finding a place to live can sometimes be one of the most difficult parts of preparing for your new life.

Many international students face unfamiliar rental rules, Japanese-language paperwork, guarantor requirements, and other procedures that can make renting an apartment in Japan seem complicated — especially when searching from overseas.

Apartment Japan is designed to make that process easier.

Whether you are coming to Japan for university, graduate school, language school, an exchange program, or research, Apartment Japan helps international students find rental housing that fits their stay and lifestyle.

Find a Home for One Month, One Year, or Longer

Not every international student stays in Japan for the same length of time.

Some students may stay for one semester or an exchange program, while others may study in Japan for two, three, or even more years.

Apartment Japan offers rental properties suitable for stays from one month to long-term residence, giving you more flexibility when choosing a home that matches your study period.

You can find a variety of housing options, including furnished and unfurnished apartments, share houses, coliving residences, student-friendly housing, serviced apartments, and other types of rental properties.

Search for Housing from Overseas

You do not have to wait until you arrive in Japan to start looking for your home.

Apartment Japan is an online rental platform designed with international residents in mind, so you can search for available properties before coming to Japan.

This can be especially helpful for students who want to arrange their accommodation in advance and focus on school, orientation, and settling into life in Japan after arrival.

Clear Rental Costs Before You Apply

Rental costs in Japan can sometimes be difficult to understand, with charges such as deposits, key money, agency fees, guarantor fees, cleaning fees, utility charges, and various service fees depending on the property.

With Apartment Japan’s online quotation, the costs required for your rental are clearly shown before you apply, so you can understand what you will need to pay without worrying about unexpected or unclear charges later.

Eligible properties also include useful support services designed to help you live comfortably and securely in Japan, with no additional charge for those included services.

Knowing the expected costs in advance makes it easier to plan your budget — an important advantage for students managing tuition fees and living expenses.

Apply Online — Even Before Coming to Japan

For properties marked “Instant Booking,” Apartment Japan allows you to proceed with the rental process online.

From receiving a quotation and submitting your application to completing the lease procedures, you can handle the process through Apartment Japan without having to visit a real estate office in Japan first.

This means you can start arranging your new home while you are still in your home country.

No Japanese Bank Account? That Doesn't Have to Stop You

One challenge for newly arriving international students is that opening a Japanese bank account may not be possible immediately after arriving in Japan.

Apartment Japan's online rental process is designed for international residents, and eligible properties can be rented without having a Japanese bank account.

Payments can also be made using supported credit cards, including cards you already have that were issued in your home country.
This can make managing your rent and payments in Japan much simpler throughout your stay.

No Guarantor Required for Eligible Properties

Traditional Japanese rental contracts often require a guarantor, which can be difficult for international students who have just arrived in the country and do not have family or close contacts in Japan.

For eligible Instant Booking properties on Apartment Japan, a personal guarantor is not required.

This removes one of the major obstacles international students often encounter when looking for rental housing in Japan.

Furnished or Unfurnished — Choose What Works for You

If you are moving to Japan from overseas, buying furniture, appliances, and household items immediately can be expensive and time-consuming.

Apartment Japan lists many furnished properties where you can begin your new life with much of what you need already provided.

If you are planning to stay in Japan for several years and prefer to create your own home, you can also search for unfurnished rentals.

The choice is yours.

Compare Properties from Multiple Housing Providers

Apartment Japan is not limited to properties from a single landlord or housing company.

You can search properties offered by multiple landlords and housing providers, giving you a wider range of locations, property types, rental periods, and price options to compare.

Whether you want to live close to your university, near a convenient train station, or in an area where you can enjoy life in Japan outside of school, Apartment Japan can help you explore your options.

Designed for People Coming to Live in Japan

Apartment Japan is more than a website for finding a room.

It is a rental platform created to make housing in Japan more accessible to people coming from overseas.

For international students, that means fewer barriers when searching for a home, clearer information about rental conditions and costs, and the ability to complete important procedures online.

Your time in Japan should be about studying, meeting new people, discovering a new culture, and enjoying your life here — not struggling with complicated rental procedures.

Start your search with Apartment Japan and find a home that fits your new life in Japan.