For foreigners moving to Tokyo
Furnished Monthly Apartments in Tokyo for Foreigners
Move-in-ready furnished apartments in Tokyo for 1–12 month stays. No key money, no agent fee, no guarantor required. Utilities, Wi-Fi, bi-weekly cleaning, and English support included.
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Available furnished monthly apartments in Tokyo
Browse current HalfKey homes for 1–12 month stays. Each home is move-in ready, with furniture, utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning, and English support included.
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What your Tokyo home looks like
What's included
Move into a fully set-up Tokyo home
- Fully furnished apartment
- Kitchenware, linens, and towels
- Utilities and Wi-Fi
- Bi-weekly professional cleaning
- Move-in essentials on day one
- English support during your stay
Transparent pricing
Lower move-in costs
No key money
Skip the upfront non-refundable payment often required in standard Japanese rentals.
No agent fee
No brokerage commission added to your move-in cost.
No guarantor required
No need for a Japanese guarantor or guarantor company.
How it works
Three steps to a Tokyo home
Browse
Find a furnished home that fits your dates, area, and budget.
Inquire
Tell us your move-in date and stay length. We confirm availability and details.
Move in
Arrive to a home that's already set up. Keys handed over, walkthrough included.
How it compares
HalfKey vs a standard Tokyo rental
| Standard rental | HalfKey | |
|---|---|---|
| Move-in costs | Key money + agent fee | None |
| Guarantor | Required | Not required |
| Furniture | Tenant arranges | Included |
| Utilities + Wi-Fi | Tenant signs up | Included |
| Stay length | 2-year lease | Flexible |
| Support | Japanese only | English and Japanese |
English & Japanese support
A 24/7 concierge for your stay
From restaurant bookings in Japanese to translating mail from the ward office to arranging home services like cleaning and repairs. Just message us and it's sorted.
HalfKey Concierge
Online 24/7
Read before you book
Deep-cuts on the booking-funnel mechanics.
Tokyo monthly apartments: a foreigner's overview
Monthly mansion is what the Japanese property market calls the building. Midterm guest is what you actually are. The two words point at the same 30-night minimum from opposite ends, and the gap between them is where most foreign bookings go wrong.
Read guideTokyo monthly apartment cancellation: how refunds work
You book a Tokyo monthly apartment, then your trip falls through or shifts. How much money do you get back? It depends on which operator you booked with and how close to move-in you cancel. Here's the pattern, the operator differences, and a framework for uncertain stays.
Read guideMid-stay cleaning in a Tokyo monthly mansion: the line item nobody quoted
The booking screen shows you rent, kōnetsuhi, deposit, and a one-time departure cleaning. It does not show you the second cleaning question most operators have an answer to. On the policy where it costs you, that answer quietly adds about ¥18,000 a month to your stay.
Read guideTokyo furnished listings: the six fees the page often hides
A Tokyo furnished listing shows ¥X/night and not much else. The cleaning fee, utilities, deposit, and a few other line items only show up after you commit. Here are the six to ask about before you do.
Read guide
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a guarantor?+
No. HalfKey monthly rentals do not require a Japanese guarantor.
Is key money required?+
No. HalfKey does not charge key money.
Are utilities and Wi-Fi included?+
Yes. Utilities and Wi-Fi are included in the monthly price unless otherwise stated on a specific listing.
What is the minimum stay?+
Most HalfKey homes are available from 1 month, with pricing depending on the property and length of stay.
Can I book before arriving in Japan?+
Yes. You can contact HalfKey from overseas, confirm availability, and arrange your stay before arriving in Tokyo.
Do I need a Japanese bank account?+
No Japanese bank account is required to inquire. You can contact HalfKey from overseas and confirm the payment method with our team before your stay.
Are there extra fees?+
HalfKey does not charge key money, agent fees, or guarantor fees. Depending on the property and stay terms, a refundable security deposit, move-out cleaning fee, and restocking fee may apply.