Guidance to find an apartment – for international students
- Contract Length (Based on study abroad duration)
- Contract Binding Before Arrival (For incoming students who live abroad)
- Domestic Relocation(For incoming/current students shifting dorms or housing)
- Rent and Initial Cost
- Accommodation Category
Contract Length (Based on study abroad duration)
Generally, in Japan, a housing contract lasts 2 years. You can terminate the contract within the contract period, but you may face a penalty fee.
If your expectation to stay is less than 1 year, we recommend that you consider short-term stay housing options instead.
Reasons
- A penalty fee may be charged if you terminate the contract in less than 1 year.
- The initial cost for the standard contract will be much higher than short-term accommodation
- Some apartments are not equipped with furniture and appliances; you must purchase them on your own. When moving out, disposing of furniture will incur extra expense.
Student Housing Center offers shared houses and a monthly apartment rental service.
Short-term stay accommodation for Waseda University students
If you find a property that you are interested in, please contact the management company of the property directly by clicking “Inquiry for Individuals” for more information and details about it.
If you expect to stay more than 1 year, we recommend 2 categories of accommodation: Student-only apartment/dormitory and General Apartment.
Please check the following information.
- Contract Binding Before Arrival (For incoming students who live abroad)
- Domestic Relocation (For incoming/current students shifting dorms or housing)
Contract Binding Before Arrival (For incoming students who live abroad)
Without a Japanese address and phone number, housing options are limited.
However, all student-only listings on the site below can be applied for and contracted by both international and Japanese students, before or after arriving in Japan.
Student-only accommodation for Waseda University students
We recommend that you navigate through the website. If you found any housing that might interest you, please contact via the inquiry form. The property management company will respond with availability and/or rental conditions.
Please check the website above first. If you are looking for non-student-only housing, please use the inquiry form below to send us a message. The number of housing options is limited before arrival. However, we can assist you with a one-on-one consultation online.
Inquiry form for general apartments
Domestic Relocation (For incoming/current students shifting dorms or housing)
Student-only accommodation:
All student-only listings on the site below can be applied for and contracted by international students in Japan.
Student-only accommodation for Waseda University students
We offer student apartments and dormitories—furnished, with appliances and meal plans available—all conveniently located near Waseda University’s campuses.
We recommend that you navigate through the website. If you found any housing that might interest you, please contact via the inquiry form. The property management company will respond with availability and/or rental conditions.
General Apartments:
We introduce properties owned by registered landlords who have welcomed many Waseda University international students in the past.
Our Partner Landlords’ Properties
If you are a Waseda University student or Waseda University-affiliated individuals, the agent fee (one month’s rental fee + TAX) will be NONE when signing the contract.
If you find any housing you might be interested in, please contact us via the inquiry form (この物件へのお問合せはこちら ) on the corresponding page. The Student Housing Center will reply to your request.
Alternatively, you can contact us using the inquiry form below for a one-on-one consultation.
We can assist you in person at the Student Housing Center, by phone, or via video call—whichever method you prefer.
Inquiry form for general apartments
Rent and Initial Cost
Monthly fee
- rent (price varies depending on the area and type of property)
- common area charges/maintenance fee : 3,000 JPY～10,000 JPY
- Utility bills : around 12,000 JPY/month *Depends on usage
- internet fee : around 5,000 JPY/month
*Most of the properties have internet fiber installed, but in many cases individual contract is required
Our partner internet provider @George
- food expenses
- transportation expenses
- other miscellaneous expenses (books, household items, etc.)
Our partner mobile phone company GTN mobile
Initial cost
| Key money/ Entrance fee |
gratuity payment to the landlord, no refund |
|---|---|
| Deposit | A payment that the landlord keeps as collateral for rent and other expenses. A part of it will be refunded when the tenant moves out |
| Agent fee |
A fee of up to 1 month’s rent + consumption tax of the property is payable to the real estate company We are offering a special discount for Waseda University-affiliated individuals. |
| Guarantee company’s fee | About 30% to 100% of rent for the first year After the second year, you may have to pay the renewal fee. Or you may have to pay the monthly continuing guarantee fee |
| Household insurance | around 13,000-22,000JPY (2years) |
| Key exchange fee | around 15,000-40,000JPY |
| Other charges | depend on the housing. |
Other expenses for moving
| Moving |
The cost of your move will vary depending on the amount of your belongings, the distance, and the timing of the year. |
|---|---|
| Purchase furniture and appliances |
Student-only apartments and Student dormitories are mostly furnished. But most of the general apartments do not include appliances, so you need to prepare for yourself. |
Accommodation Category
| General Apartments | Student-only accommodation | Short-term stay accommodation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | No limitation *1 | Students |
No limitation *1 |
| Security and management system | Depends on the property | Extensive Security Measures | Depends on the property |
| Equipment/Furniture | Most of them are NOT furnished. | Many of them have furniture. | Most of them are furnished. |
| Initial cost | Depends on the property | Depends on the property | Lowest among all categories |
| Internet | Most of them don’t have internet service. Internet contracts needed. Depends on the property. | Most of them have internet service. | Most of them have internet service. |
*1 Owner may have specific requirements / restrictions, such as female-only, male-only, student-only, etc.
