According to Tokyo Kantei, the average monthly rent of a condominium apartment in greater Tokyo was 2,621 Yen/sqm in May, down 0.6% from the previous month but up 3.6% from last year. This is the first time in three months that the month-on-month change in rent has declined. The average apartment size was 59.17 sqm and the average building age was 18.4 years.

The average rent in Tokyo’s 23-ku was 3,197 Yen/sqm, down 0.2% from the previous month but up 3.6% from last year. This is the first time in six months to see a month-on-month drop in rent. The average apartment size was 56.28 sqm and the average building age was 16.5 years.

This content is available to paid subscribers only.

Sharing information on Japan’s real estate market has been a long passion dating back 14 years. However, gathering and preparing this content takes hours and hours each week. By joining our monthly subscription service, you can access over 3,200 articles dating back 14 years. Best of all, you’ll be supporting us in our endeavor to continue to provide investors with on-the-ground, expert information.

To join our paid subscription service and access over 3,200 news articles on Japan's real estate market, please register here.

Already a paid member? Log-in using your details below.