Original data · August 2026
Tokyo Monthly Apartment Rent by Ward: 2026 Data
How much does a furnished monthly apartment actually cost in Tokyo? The table below is computed from 100+ live listings managed by OHAYO Stay (snapshot: August 2026). Prices are the median all-inclusive monthly rate — rent, electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi in one payment, no key money, no guarantor.
Median monthly rent by ward (all-inclusive)
| Ward | Median monthly price | Listings | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suginami (Koenji) | ¥100,000 | 7 | Cheapest — retro arcades, indie culture |
| Edogawa | ¥150,000 | 12 | Family-friendly riverside suburbs |
| Toshima (Ikebukuro) | ¥155,000 | 14 | Major hub, big-city convenience |
| Minato (Tokyo Tower) | ¥155,000 | 14 | Central & upscale — strong value here |
| Taito (Asakusa) | ¥160,000 | 8 | Historic sightseeing heart |
| Nerima | ¥180,000 | 3 | Green, quiet, residential |
| Shinjuku (Shimo-Ochiai) | ¥240,000 | 11 | 2-bedroom units near Takadanobaba |
| Sumida (Ryogoku/Oshiage) | ¥240,000 | 17 | Most booked area in our portfolio |
| Ota (Haneda) | ¥300,000 | 4 | Larger units near the airport |
| Shinagawa (Koyamadai) | ¥350,000 | 5 | Whole-house rentals — highest revenue per home |
Key takeaways from the 2026 data:
・Cheapest ward: Suginami (Koenji) at a median of ¥100,000/month all-in — about a third of the price of a comparable hotel month.
・Best central value: Minato at ¥155,000 — Tokyo Tower views at outer-ward prices.
・Most booked: Sumida (Ryogoku & Oshiage) leads our portfolio in total bookings — Skytree-side east Tokyo is the volume favorite with international guests.
・Premium tier: Shinagawa and Ota medians are pulled up by whole-house rentals suited to families and groups (4+ guests).
Methodology: median of live listed all-inclusive monthly rates per ward, wards with 3+ active listings, August 2026. Source: OHAYO Stay listing database. Free to cite with a link to this page.