Tokyo apartment rents drop slightly after moving season

The average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards was 3,835 Yen/sqm in June, down 0.3% from the previous month but up a slight 0.2% from last year. The average apartment size was 51.38 sqm (553 sq.ft).

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Tokyo apartment rents hit new high in February

In February, the average rent of an apartment in Tokyo's 23 wards was up 1.1% from last year, according to Tokyo Kantei.

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Apartment rents in Tokyo remain flat throughout pandemic

Unlike some other major cities across the world, average apartment rents in Tokyo have remained somewhat flat throughout the pandemic with little volatility.

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How has Tokyo's rental market changed since the pandemic

News reports are still coming out about an exodus from Tokyo as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but has this had any effect on the real estate market in Tokyo’s 23 wards?

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Japan fund targets rental houses in suburbs

Kenedix Inc., a prominent Tokyo-listed fund manager, is making its move on acquiring detached houses around Tokyo's suburbs to rent out.

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Tokyo apartment rents drop across all size ranges

According to the latest data on the residential rental market provided by AtHome, the average advertised rent across all four apartment types saw a year-on-year decline in Tokyo’s 23 wards.

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Average apartment rent down in greater Tokyo

According to Tokyo Kantei, the average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment across greater Tokyo in August was 2,628 Yen/sqm, down 0.1% from the previous month and down 1.2% from last year. The average apartment size was 59.74 sqm and the average building age was 21.1 years.

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