9 Best Apartments Foreigners Can Rent in Minato City

Are you planning on living in Tokyo, but not sure what area to live in? One area that you could start looking is Minato-Ku (or Minato City).

The area in Tokyo best represented by Tokyo’s most iconic symbol, “Tokyo tower”, has many places that are safe to live in.

It also offers many multilanguage services, making it easier for people who are still in the process of learning the Japanese language.

In this article, I will introduce the pros and cons of living in Minato City, plus I’ll introduce our 9 picks for places to live in this area.

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Moving into an Apartment in Japan

Moving is probably one of the most stressful yet fun activities that you can have in life. Whether it is your first time or your 10th time, moving will always be a big deal.

When it comes to living in a foreign country, it gets extra tricky because the procedures and paperwork can be different from what you’re used to in your home country. You can find useful tips for renting an apartment in Tokyo here.

However, one of the best parts about moving is the choosing part.

Although it might be challenging to find the perfect valance between apartment features, location, and pricing, it is fun to envision yourself living in that place while checking out apartments.

Living in Minato City

One of the most noticeable features of Minato City is that you will find many foreign embassies. Embassies of over 80 countries are located within this area. This fact makes this area have many unique characteristics.

1. Basic information of Minato City

When people say “Minato City” or “Minato-ku”, this refers to the ward of Minato (Minato city is one of the 23 wards that compose Tokyo).

Now that we have established what Minato city is, the following is some basic information.

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2. Apartment Rent Market Value in Minato city

Living in Minato city is usually not cheap (I will say this off the bat). The following table shows the average market price of apartments in Minato city. Of course, prices can vary a lot depending on the size, age, and location of the apartment. This is especially true for this city because of the diverse areas that can be found within the city.

3. Merits of becoming a Minato citizen

As I stated above, Minato city is famous for being an area where many foreign embassies are located. Because of this, there are a few characteristics that make this area a good choice for living.

First, because of the high-security levels embassies have, areas nearby are highly safe as well, making it a popular area to live in, especially among foreign diplomats.

And because there are many foreign citizens living in this area, naturally there are many restaurants, shops, and clinics that will offer multilanguage services.

Also, adding to these points, Minato city is one of the wards in Tokyo that provide better aiding systems when it comes to raising children. Minato city will provide aid for more maternity checkups compared to most wards as well as having a more generous coverage of childbirth costs.

All these points make Minato city a popular area for foreign families to live in.

However, as I stated above, it is not cheap to live in this area. Minato City has one of the highest rent costs in all of Japan. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. If you look around closely enough, you will find some hidden gems of apartments that may offer a relatively good deal for you.

4. Popular Spots in Minato City

– 1st. Tokyo Tower: The most famous landmark in Tokyo to the point that it has become the symbol for the Capital city of Japan.

– 2nd. Zojoji Temple: Situated right next to Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji is considered as one of the most important temples in Japan. It is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto Region.

– 3rd. The National Art Center: Located just a few minutes walking from Nogozaka station, This is one of the largest art exhibition facilities in Japan.

– 4th. Maxell Aqua Park: An indoor theme park located just a few minutes walking from Shinagawa station. It has an aquarium, rides, shows, and areas with immersive projection mapping.

– 5th. Azabu juban: District located right next to Roppongi. It is an area with a more laid-back feel compared to Roppongi.  You will find many fancy shops, restaurants, and bars that will provide services in English.

Our 9 Picks: Apartments in Minato City

From here, I will introduce 9 apartments located in 10 different areas within Minato-Ku (Minato City). I hope you can find a place that interests you.

1. Hamamatsucho 1K Apartment

1K apartment located 6 minutes walk from Hamamatsucho Station (浜松町駅) of the JR Yamanote Line.

Hamamatsucho is one of the stations where the JR Yamanote Line stops. This means you can go to Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo within a single train ride. Also, apartment rent is cheaper here in comparison to the average rent price of Minato city.

Monthly Cost: 86,000 yen + 6,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 20.16 m² (1K)
Floor: 8F / 8F
Year Built: 2004
Key Features: Bath & Toilet Separated/Washlet Toilet/Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/Self Locking Entrance/Elevator

For more details and contact, check the following link:

2. Tamachi 1K Apartment

1K apartment located 11 minutes walking from Tamachi Station (田町駅) of the JR Yamanote Line.

Tamachi area is also a relatively cheap area to live in Minato city. Many will associate Tamachi as an area of office buildings, but actually, there are residential areas and you can find supermarkets and other essential services nearby the station.

Monthly Cost: 81,000 yen + 8,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 21.7 m² (1K)
Floor: 10F / 10F
Year Built: 2004
Key Features: No key money

For more details and contact, check the following link:

3. Shibaurafuto 1K Apartment

1K apartment located 7 minutes walking from Shibaurafuto Station (芝浦ふ頭駅) of the Yurikamome Line.

A positive point about living in Shibaurafuto is that the train(Yurikamome Line) doesn’t get as full compared to other Lines during rush hour. Also, having the ocean close by makes it nice to go out running outside.

Monthly Cost: 83,000 yen + 6,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 20.16 m² (1K)
Floor: 4F / 10F
Year Built: 2004
Key Features: Air Conditioner/Bath & Toilet Separated/Washlet Toilet/Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/Self Locking Entrance/Elevator

For more details and contact, check the following link:

4. Shibakoen 1K Apartment

1K apartment located 8 minutes walking from Shibakoen Station (芝公園駅) of the Toei Mita Line.

The Shibakoen area is usually not very known as an area for living, but it is a relatively quiet area that is also known to be safe. There may not be many restaurants and shops, but access to larger stations is easy(such as Tokyo and Shinagawa).

Monthly Cost: 85,500 yen + 6,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 21.00 m² (1K)
Floor: 1F / 7F
Year Built: 1999
Key Features: Free Internet/Bath & Toilet Separated/Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/Self Locking Entrance/Elevator/Balcony

For more details and contact, check the following link:

5. Azabu-juban 1R Apartment

1R apartment located 8 minutes walking from Azabu-juban station (麻布十番駅) of the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line.

Monthly Cost: 117,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.45 m² (1R)
Floor: 2F / 5F
Year Built: 2018
Key Features: Air Conditioner, Bath / Toilet Separated, Self Locking Entrance, Elevator, Pet Allowed, Musical Instruments Allowed, Corner Room

For more details and contact, check the following link:

6. Azabu-juban 1LDK Apartment

1LDK apartment located 3 minutes walking from Azabu-juban station (麻布十番駅) of the Toei Oedo Line.

Monthly Cost: 197,000 yen + 0 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 38.33 m² (1LDK)
Floor: 6F / 7F
Year Built: 2016
Key Features: Air Conditioner, Bath / Toilet Separated, Self Locking Entrance, Elevator

For more details and contact, check the following link:

7. Takanawadai 1R Apartment

1R apartment located 8 minutes walking from Takanawadai station (高輪台駅) of the Toei Asakusa Line.

Monthly Cost: 133,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 26.5 m² (1R)
Floor: 1F / 5F
Year Built: 2022
Key Features: Bath / Toilet Separated, Walk-in Closet, Self Locking Entrance, Elevator, Pet Allowed, Musical Instruments Allowed, Corner Room

For more details and contact, check the following link:

8. Nogizaka 1K Apartment

1K apartment located 8 minutes walking from Nogizaka station (乃木坂駅) of the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.

Monthly Cost: 135,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 30.87 m² (1K)
Floor: 6F / 9F
Year Built: 2000
Key Features: Washing Machine Inside, Self Locking Entrance, Bicycle Parking, Elevator, Balcony, Musical Instruments Allowed

For more details and contact, check the following link:

9. Daimon Sta. 1K Apartment

1K apartment located 2 minutes walking from Daimon station (大門駅) of the Toei Oedo Line.

Monthly Cost: 120,000 yen + 12,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.37 m² (1K)
Floor: 5F / 5F
Year Built: 2017
Key Features: Air Conditioner, Bath / Toilet Separated, Washing Machine Inside, Self Locking Entrance, Bicycle Parking, Elevator, Balcony, Pet Allowed

For more details and contact, check the following link:

If you want to see more choices, Go check out Living Japan to find more apartments and other properties in Tokyo!

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Did you find an apartment that interests you? I hope this article has helped you to have an idea of what kind of apartments you can find in the Minato-Ku area.

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