As of September 23, 2026, ShareClip lists 53 share houses with residents from many countries (7 of them in our recommended placement slots). Across the 53 houses with private rooms, the lowest rate has a median of ¥50,000, and most fall between ¥42,000–¥57,000, before utilities and shared costs.
Listed
53 houses (7 recommended)
Private room, median
¥50,000
Most listings fall between
¥42,000–¥57,000
Within a 5 min walk
23 houses
Women-only
12 houses
With dormitory rooms
5 houses
Listing data as of
September 23, 2026
These figures are calculated from our listing data every day. Rent is the lowest private room rate at each house and does not include utilities or shared costs.
The houses gathered here share one thing: a resident group drawn from several countries, where three in ten residents or more came to Japan from somewhere else. That is a fact about who your housemates are, not a promise about how the house feels. A mixed household can be full of conversation in the kitchen every evening, or it can be a building where people exchange a greeting in the hallway and get on with their day. Both exist, and a listing page rarely tells you which one you are looking at.
Ask which language the house actually runs on
The language people chat in and the language the operator writes in are not always the same. A house can be lively in English and still send rent reminders, repair notices and emergency instructions in Japanese only. Before you apply, ask which language the house rules, the contract and urgent messages arrive in, and whether staff can answer questions in a language you read comfortably. If the hot water fails at ten at night, you want to know who to contact and in what words.
Rules matter more than a count of nationalities
Cooking smells, shower times, visitors, how loud a late video call can be: shared living turns small habits into shared questions. Houses that run smoothly are not the ones where everyone lives the same way, but the ones where the rules are written down and somebody is clearly responsible for settling disagreements. Ask how cleaning is divided, how noise is handled, and what happens when two people want the kitchen at the same hour. Ask to see the rules in writing rather than hearing them summarized.
Find out how often people move in and out
Houses with many residents from abroad often see shorter stays, because study terms, work postings and visa dates set the calendar. Turnover is worth asking about either way. A house where several rooms change hands each season feels different from one where people settle for years, and it touches everything from how well a cleaning rota holds up to whether you will still know your neighbors in six months. Operators can usually tell you the typical length of stay.
It helps to be honest about what you want from a mixed household, too. Some people want company in the kitchen every evening; others want a calm room to come home to and are content to keep things to a greeting. The two lead to very different shortlists, so decide before you start comparing.
Rent for houses that match
Private room
Median ¥50,000 (most listings fall between ¥42,000–¥57,000, 53 houses)
Dormitory
Median ¥27,000 (most listings fall between ¥26,000–¥28,000, 4 houses)
We take the lowest room rate from each listing. This is rent only, not the monthly total with utilities and shared costs.
Who lives in a house and what it costs are separate questions. Read the table below as a starting range, then compare the things that actually move the monthly figure: the location, the size of the private room, and which shared facilities are included. Ask what the total comes to once the service charge and utilities are added.
Three things are worth lining up side by side. First, language: which one the house speaks day to day, and which one the operator uses for notices and contracts. Second, how much shared life there actually is, from group dinners down to a passing hello. Third, how rules reach you, whether posted in the kitchen, sent by message or explained at move in. Almost every share house in Japan accepts residents from abroad, so that label tells you little; the resident mix and the way information travels tell you a great deal.
The listings we feature are selected from our paid placement slots.
Listing data is as of September 23, 2026. A house may already be full by the time you read this. Check the current vacancies and terms on each listing page.
Close to a station
Houses in this group have a mixed resident group and sit within a five minute walk of a station. If the neighborhood is new to you, walk the route yourself instead of trusting the minutes: find the exit you need, see how the path looks after dark, and notice what it is like carrying groceries.
WILL Fuchu
Co-ed
Foreigners Welcome
Private Room
Renovated
Large House (30+)
< 5 min to Station
Bathtub
Instruments OK
Online Viewing
This is a concept share house where you can enjoy international exchange in your daily life with motivated Japanese and foreigners interested in international exchange Please enjoy the stimulation and exchange in a diverse environment.
Rent
Private room ¥50,000–¥70,000 / Dormitory ¥30,000
Nearest station
Keio Line Musashinodai Sta. 5 min walk
Area
Tokyo Other (Tokyo)
Who lives here
50% women / mostly in their 30s / 50% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★★ / Events A few times a month
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥49,750. This house starts at ¥50,000.
From the operator
“Mixed environment of Japanese and foreigners” “Communication tools to help residents become accustomed to English” “Regular social events are held to increase opportunities for conversation” This is a concept share house where you can…
A comfortable space that is both calm and full of playful charm!
Rent
Private room ¥64,000–¥69,000
Nearest station
Keio Inokashira Line Fujimigaoka Sta. 4 min walk
Area
Tokyo Suginami-ku
Who lives here
55% women / mostly in their 20s to 30s / 60% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★★ / Events Once every few months
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥50,000. This house starts at ¥64,000.
From the operator
Proudly debuting just a 4-minute walk from Fujimigaoka Station on the Keio Inokashira Line! This mid-sized share house features 24 rooms, offering a calm, inviting atmosphere filled with the warmth of wood and the aroma of coffee. We have…
Convenient location near the station with access to two lines! Direct train access to the city center.
Rent
Private room ¥51,000
Nearest station
Keihin-Tohoku Line Minami-Urawa Sta. 4 min walk
Area
Saitama Omiya / Urawa
Who lives here
30% women / mostly in their 20s to 30s / 40% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★☆ / Events Once every few months
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥46,000. This house starts at ¥51,000.
From the operator
Just a 4-minute walk from Minami-Urawa Station! Enjoy excellent access to the city center via the Keihin-Tohoku Line, and convenient connections to both Chiba and the Tama area via the Musashino Line. First House Minami-Urawa’s prime…
Women only houses with a mixed resident group. Put the practical questions first: which language the rules and notices come in, how the building and room keys are issued, what the policy on visitors and overnight guests is, and who to call outside office hours.
C’s(Si:s) share吹田阪大
Female Only
Foreigners Welcome
Private Room
Renovated
Small House (Max 9)
Bathtub
Rent
Private room ¥35,000–¥42,000
Nearest station
Osaka Monorail Saito Line Koen-higashiguchi Sta. 16 min walk
Area
Osaka
Who lives here
100% women / mostly in their 20s / 50% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★★ / Events Once every few months
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥44,000. This house starts at ¥35,000.
Great access to Tokyo and Yokohama stations! Recommended for business professionals.
Rent
Private room ¥60,000–¥64,500
Nearest station
Keihin-Tohoku Line Omori Sta. 8 min walk
Area
Tokyo Ota-ku
Who lives here
55% women / mostly in their 20s to 30s / 40% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★☆ / Events Once every few months
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥53,750. This house starts at ¥60,000.
From the operator
Omori is highly recommended, as the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line offers easy access to Shinbashi, Tokyo, and Yokohama! All available rooms have been stylishly renovated, including the installation of soundproof walls. Located just an 8-minute…
The year-round courtyard illuminations are a must-see!
Rent
Private room ¥58,000–¥62,500
Nearest station
Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Miyazakidai Sta. 7 min walk
Area
Kawasaki
Who lives here
60% women / mostly in their 20s to 30s / 75% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★☆ / Events Once every few months
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥49,500. This house starts at ¥58,000.
From the operator
A courtyard awaits just past the entrance, where the property's signature tree welcomes you home. Facilities include a kitchen, living area, and other shared spaces, as well as a fitness room, workspace, and lounge to enrich your daily…
A convenient 62-room share house with a cozy, cafe-style living room.
Rent
Private room ¥54,000–¥57,000
Nearest station
Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Mizonokuchi Sta. 13 min walk
Area
Kawasaki
Who lives here
55% women / mostly in their 20s / 70% from outside Japan
Interaction ★★☆ / Events Once every few months
Editor's note
The median private room in this area starts at ¥49,500. This house starts at ¥54,000.
From the operator
Experience life in a 62-room share house conveniently located in Mizonokuchi. Follow the house rules and make the most of your stay! "First House Mizonokuchi 100⁺a" is designed to provide a comfortable living environment, featuring a…
Seibu Ikebukuro Line Higashi-Nagasaki Sta. 5 min walk ／ Private room ¥57,000
What to check for this kind of house
Ask the operator how people in the house actually meet each other. Some buildings run shared meals or seasonal events on a schedule, while others simply leave the lounge open and let evenings take their own shape. Ask how new residents are introduced as well, since that is often where the tone of a house is set, and ask whether anybody organizes these things or whether it depends on who happens to be living there that season.
Then check the practical side. Are the house rules available in a language you read? Is there one clear contact for repairs, lockouts and complaints, and does that contact answer outside office hours? Can you read the rules before you sign rather than after? A household drawn from many countries settles well when the everyday differences are matched by a setup that makes questions easy to ask. If the operator answers your questions clearly now, that is a reasonable sign of how they will answer them once you live there.
Questions people ask
How much is rent for share houses with residents from many countries?
As of September 23, 2026, ShareClip lists 53 share houses with residents from many countries. Across the 53 of them with private rooms, the lowest rate has a median of ¥50,000, and the middle half falls between ¥42,000–¥57,000 (the 25th to 75th percentile). This is rent only, using the lowest room rate at each house.
How many share houses with residents from many countries are listed, and how are they chosen?
As of September 23, 2026 there are 53 listed, and the 7 in our recommended placement slots appear first in this guide. The houses we feature are selected from our paid placement slots. This is not a ranking by an independent body or a reader vote.
Are there houses close to a station, women-only houses and houses with dormitory rooms among share houses with residents from many countries?
As of September 23, 2026, there are 23 houses listed as a 5 minute walk or less from the nearest station, 12 women-only houses, 5 houses with dormitory rooms. Walking times are for the first station the operator registered.
How current is this information?
Listing data is updated once a day from ShareClip. The figures on this page are as of September 23, 2026. Vacancies change from day to day, so check each listing page for what is open now and the terms for moving in.
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