Property portal sites are now aplenty, and this is probably the first time the average end consumer has so much access to market information that was previously only available to agents and agencies, allowing end consumers to make better decisions when it comes to buying or renting a home with current market trends and information. In Japan, popular portals such as Liful and SUUMO do provide information of average rental rates that you can find though train lines or area.

If you prefer a website that will give you a breakdown of categories such as building age, walking distance from station, room size and even the amount of building management fees, you can head to Yachinsouba. The website was only launched on May 14, so we expect that as the database grows in size, information will become more accurate.

The only disadvantage is that these websites don’t yet provide information in English, so if you are looking for a place to rent in Japan or just need help with the renting process, do drop us an message at here! We have a dedicated leasing team that’ll be able to help you find a place.