〇What’s It Like Living in a Share House? The Appeal of Share Houses
・Evaluation Point ①: Shared Facilities
・Evaluation Point ③: Support Systems for Community Building
・Evaluation Point ④: Furnished Appliances and Furniture
・Evaluation Point ⑤: Private Rooms
・Evaluation Point ⑥: Accessibility
〇Introducing the Top Share Houses with the Most Inquiries
・Ranking 1st: Guest House Cocoya Shibuya Usuki (Sanou Fact)
・Ranking 2nd: Terrace Hatagaya (Share180 Co., Ltd.)
・Ranking 3rd: L-commu Mizue (Daiwa Life Next Co., Ltd.)
・Ranking 4th: Urban Lodge Nishi-Shinjuku (Doggy Life)
・Ranking 5th: Azabu Gardenia (Advane Corporation)
・Ranking 6th: THE VALUE SHARED HOTEL (Three Corporation)
・Ranking 7th: Couverture Ueno Matsugaya (FOR.C Co., Ltd.)
・Ranking 8th: TheFinest Mitakadai (Fine Select Co., Ltd.)
What image comes to mind when you hear the term "share house"?
You might imagine a stylish lifestyle similar to that depicted on shows like “Terrace House.” *"Terrace House" is a Japanese television show set in a share house.
However, the modern image of a share house has been largely influenced by media, and originally, share houses were intended for foreigners or returnees from studying abroad who needed affordable housing.
When people enter or return to Japan, they often lack furniture and appliances, and may not have a stable income. Renting a one-room apartment can be challenging in such a situation because it’s hard to pass the screening of a guarantor company. Share houses were designed to offer affordable living by sharing resources.
However, as demand for communal living among young, trend-conscious people increased, the concept of share houses diversified. Today, there are 3,304 share houses in Tokyo alone (“2021 Share House Market Survey”).
With so many options available, how do you choose the right share house?
This time, we evaluated the top 10 share houses in Tokyo that received the most applications on SHARE PARADE in 2022, based on the following six criteria:
✔ Shared Facilities
✔ Rent
✔ Support Systems for Community Building
✔ Furnished Appliances and Furniture
✔ Private Rooms
✔ Accessibility
Why are these share houses so popular?
We hope this guide serves as a useful reference when choosing a share house.
One of the attractions of a share house is the shared facilities that you might not be able to have when living alone.
✔ During the day, you can work remotely in a workspace equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets.
✔ Take a break with your favorite coffee from a free coffee maker.
✔ In the evening, cook in a clean and spacious system kitchen, and dine in a large living room.
✔ As the night deepens, enjoy drinks at the bar counter and have fun playing billiards.
This lifestyle is possible. The extent of shared facilities varies by share house, so it's essential to check this aspect.
The original concept of share houses is to reduce living costs.
This remains the most important factor for many people choosing a share house. On average, the cost of living in a share house is about 70-80% of that of a regular rental apartment.
Of course, lower costs often mean fewer services and facilities, but it’s still a relief to pay less.
In addition to rent, share house residents usually pay a common service fee. This fee often includes utilities such as electricity, water, and internet, helping to keep essential fixed costs low while saving money.
When living in a share house, interaction with other residents is essential!
Many people choose to live in a share house because they are looking to meet new people.
It's better to get along with the people you live with, but you might want something to break the ice...
Share house management companies also emphasize community building among residents and often support this in various ways.
Whether you’re moving to the city, leaving your parents' house, or after breaking up with a partner...
Starting a new life often means you need to acquire furniture and appliances.
It's a time when expenses tend to pile up, and buying everything from scratch can be tough on the budget.
Many share houses are equipped to make your life comfortable from the moment you move in, even if you bring nothing with you. Some provide not just the basics like a bed, but also a desk, chair, and even the latest appliances, depending on the property.
The extent of the provided furnishings is a good criterion for evaluation.
Share houses offer plenty of opportunities to meet people and utilize spacious, luxurious shared facilities that make communication easy. However, there are times when everyone wants to be alone without seeing anyone.
In those moments, the quality of your private room matters; if it's not good, you might feel cramped.
Typically, bathrooms and toilets are shared, so you may inevitably run into others at some point. However, in response to COVID-19, more share houses are now offering private rooms with attached bathrooms, so you can live comfortably without having to leave your room.
When considering a place to live, accessibility is a key factor.
For office workers, proximity to work is often a priority, while students might choose a place close to their school.
Even for those who work from home, easy access to transportation is convenient for socializing with friends or going out with housemates.
Now, let's evaluate the top 10 share houses in Tokyo with the most inquiries on SHARE PARADE using six evaluation criteria, each rated on a 5-point scale!
The 5-point rating scale is as follows:
★★★★★: Exceptional compared to the average share house
★★★★☆: Better than the average share house
★★★☆☆: Comparable to the average share house
★★☆☆☆: Somewhat inferior to the average share house
★☆☆☆☆: Inferior to the average share house
| ① Shared Facilities | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| ② Rent | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 141,000 yen | 1K: 121,000 yen | 1DK: 184,000 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 44,000 yen | 44,000 yen | 44,000 yen |
| Difference | 97,000 yen | 77,900 yen | 140,400 yen |
| Property Name | : | Guest House Cocoya Shibuya Usuki |
| Occupancy Requirements | : | Women only |
| Rent | : | 44,000 ～ 76,000 yen |
| Utility cost | : | 12,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | : | 11 rooms |
| Access | : | 8-minute walk from Shibuya Station on various lines |
| ① Shared Facilities | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ② Rent | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 87,500 yen | 1K: 88,900 yen | 1DK: 124,700 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 30,000 yen | 30,000 yen | 30,000 yen |
| Difference | 57,500 yen | 58,900 yen | 94,700 yen |
| Property Name | : | Terrace Hatagaya |
| Occupancy Requirements | : | Men and women |
| Rent | : | 30,000 ～ 47,000 yen |
| Utility cost | : | 15,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | : | 25 rooms |
| Access | : | 10-minute walk from Hatagaya Station on the Keio New Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ② Rent | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 73,700 yen | 1K: 64,900 yen | 1DK: 74,900 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 28,000 yen | 28,000 yen | 28,000 yen |
| Difference | 45,700 yen | 36,900 yen | 46,900 yen |
| Property Name | : | L-commu Mizue |
| Occupancy Requirements | : | Men and women, Foreigners OK |
| Rent | : | 28,000 ～ 91,000 yen |
| Utility cost | : | 15,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | : | 82 rooms |
| Access | : | 6-minute walk from Mizue Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ② Rent | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 88,900 yen | 1K: 100,200 yen | 1DK: 119,700 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 49,000 yen | 49,000 yen | 49,000 yen |
| Difference | 39,900 yen | 51,200 yen | 70,700 yen |
| Property Name | : | Urban Lodge Nishi-Shinjuku |
| Occupancy Requirements | : | Men and women |
| Rent | : | 49,000 ～ 69,000 yen |
| Utility cost | : | 15,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | : | 7 rooms |
| Access | : | 3-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Station on the Toei Oedo Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ② Rent | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 138,100 yen | 1K: 120,000 yen | 1DK: 145,000 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 50,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 50,000 yen |
| Difference | 88,100 yen | 70,000 yen | 95,000 yen |
| Property Name | : | Azabu Gardenia |
| Occupancy Requirements | : | Men and women |
| Rent | : | 50,000 ～ 110,000 yen |
| Utility cost | : | 20,000 ～ 30,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | : | 83 rooms |
| Access | : | 4-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station on various lines |
| ① Shared Facilities | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ② Rent | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 63,100 yen | 1K: 62,900 yen | 1DK: 75,600 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 43,000 yen | 43,000 yen | 43,000 yen |
| Difference | 20,100 yen | 19,900 yen | 32,600 yen |
| Property Name | : | THE VALUE SHARED HOTEL |
| Occupancy Requirements | : | Men and women |
| Rent | : | 43,000 ～ 63,000 yen |
| Utility cost | : | 17,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | : | 79 rooms |
| Access | : | 8-minute walk from Takenotsuka Station on the Tobu Skytree Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ② Rent | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 2 points ★★☆☆☆ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 84,800 yen | 1K: 93,800 yen | 1DK: 115,600 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 42,000 yen | 42,000 yen | 42,000 yen |
| Difference | 42,800 yen | 51,800 yen | 73,600 yen |
| Property Name | ： | Couverture Ueno Matsugaya |
| Occupancy Requirements | ： | Men and women |
| Rent | ： | 42,000 ～ 56,000 yen |
| Utility cost | ： | 14,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | ： | 35 rooms |
| Access | ： | 4-minute walk from Iriya Station on the Hibiya Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ② Rent | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 62,600 yen | 1K: 68,500 yen | 1DK: 80,800 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 57,000 yen | 57,000 yen | 57,000 yen |
| Difference | 5,600 yen | 11,500 yen | 23,800 yen |
| Property Name | ： | The Finest Mitakadai |
| Occupancy Requirements | ： | Men and women |
| Rent | ： | 57,000 ～ 68,000 yen |
| Utility cost | ： | 16,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | ： | 97 rooms |
| Access | ： | 2-minute walk from Mitakadai Station on the Keio Inokashira Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ② Rent | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 104,400 yen | 1K: 104,700 yen | 1DK: 137,500 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 39,000 yen | 39,000 yen | 39,000 yen |
| Difference | 65,400 yen | 65,700 yen | 98,500 yen |
| Property Name | ： | Classico Shin-Okachimachi |
| Occupancy Requirements | ： | Men and women |
| Rent | ： | 39,000 ～ 82,000 yen |
| Utility cost | ： | 13,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | ： | 39 rooms |
| Access | ： | 2-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station on the Oedo Line |
| ① Shared Facilities | 4 points ★★★★☆ |
| ② Rent | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ③ Community Building Support | 5 points (Excellent) ★★★★★ |
| ④ Furnished Appliances and Furniture | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑤ Private Rooms | 3 points ★★★☆☆ |
| ⑥ Accessibility | 1 point ★☆☆☆☆ |
| General Rental Market Rates | 1R: 67,800 yen | 1K: 81,300 yen | 1DK: 95,100 yen |
| Lowest Share House Rent | 26,000 yen | 26,000 yen | 26,000 yen |
| Difference | 38,800 yen | 52,300 yen | 66,100 yen |
| Property Name | ： | CANALE Omori Minami |
| Occupancy Requirements | ： | Men and women |
| Rent | ： | 28,000 ～ 52,000 yen |
| Utility cost | ： | 16,000 yen |
| Number of Rooms | ： | 46 rooms |
| Access | ： | 19-minute walk from Omorimachi Station on the Keikyu Line |
In conclusion, we have analyzed some of the most popular share houses in Tokyo.
Each share house had its unique points of popularity, and all of them had outstanding features!
When choosing a share house, it might be helpful to consider what you value most in a share house.
At SHARE PARADE, we provide information on share houses in Tokyo and surrounding areas. If you find a share house that interests you, please feel free to contact us!
こんにちは、Kudoです！ 筋トレ×サラリーマン生活をしていましたが、シェアハウスに入って、人生が変わりました。（笑） シェアハウスに入って、ランニング・サーフィン・テニス・韓流エンタメが趣味となりフリーランスとしても働くようになりました。 『人と繋がって広がる』シェアハウスライフを伝えていければと思います！ 少しでも記事を見てシェアハウスに興味をもって飛び込んできてもらう人が増えればうれしいです。 宜しくお願いします！ Hello, I'm Kudo! I used to live a life balancing work as a salaryman and working out, but joining a share house changed my life. (Haha) Since moving into a share house, I've taken up running, surfing, tennis, and enjoying Korean entertainment. I've also started working as a freelancer. I hope to share the joys of share house life, where connections with people lead to new opportunities and experiences. If this article inspires even a few people to take an interest in share houses and dive into this lifestyle, I'll be happy. Thank you!
