Best Apartments near the JR Joban Line (such as Nippori Station and Kita-Senju Station)

7 Recommended Apartments near JR Joban Line

Finding a place to live in Tokyo can be difficult, especially if you’re a foreigner. This is because of several reasons such as not many real estate companies offer services in English or sometimes you will require more paperwork.

If you are looking for an apartment near the JR Joban line, then this article is for you.

In this article, I would like to share with you the good things about living near the JR Joban Line and introduce seven apartments near train stations of the JR Joban Line such as Nippori Station and Kita-Senju Station. The apartments I will be sharing with you in this article are foreigner-friendly and they offer services in English.

I hope you can find an apartment that suits your needs!

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What is JR Joban Line?

The JR Joban Line (常磐線)  is a railway line operated by JR East. It connects Tokyo and the Tohoku region meaning the northeast region of the main island of Honshu. The Joban line train services originate in Shinagawa or Ueno before they reach Nippori Station the official start of the Joban Line.

Actually, there are many stations under the Joban line that continue past Iwanuma towards Tohoku main line way to Sendai and round about the aligned of the Chiba, Ibaraki, and Fukushima Prefecture.  There are four main services on the Joban line which are the Express, the Suburban, the Special Rapid, and the Limited Express.

There are also beautiful tourist spots and sightseeing along the JR Joban Line. Here are some of those:

Our 7 Picks: Apartments near JR Joban Line

From here, we will introduce to you our 7 picks for the best apartments for foreigners near JR Joban Line. I hope you find one that suits your needs.

1. Keisei-kanamachi 1K Apartment

Location: Kanamachi 6, Katsushika-Ku, Tokyo.
3 minutes by walk from Kanamachi Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 70,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.3 m² (1K)
Floor: 3F/5F
Year Built: 2017
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance and Balcony.

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For more details and information, check the link below.

2. Kita-ayase 3DK Apartment

Location: Sano 1, Adachi-ku, Tokyo.
30 minutes by walk from Kameari Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 76,000 yen + 3,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 52.2 m² (3DK)
Floor: 3F/1F
Year Built: 2021
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washlet Toilet/ Balcony.

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3. Minami-senju 1K Apartment

Location: Minamisenju 5, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo.
3 minutes by walk from Minami-Senju Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 73,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 24.6 m² (1K)
Floor: 1F/5F
Year Built: 2017
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Delivery Box and Balcony.

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For more details and information, check the link below.

4. Nippori 1K Apartment

Location: Higashinippori 2, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo.
11 minutes by walk from Nippori Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 77,000 yen + 12,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.46 m² (1K)
Floor: 5F/8F
Year Built: 2007
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator and Pet Allowed.

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5. Mikawashima 1K Apartment

Location: Nishinippori 2, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo.
5 minutes by walk from Mikawashima Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 81,000 yen + 12,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.56 m² (1K)
Floor: 4F/8F
Year Built: 2012
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator and Balcony.

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6. Kita-Senju 1R Apartment

Location: Senju Okawacho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo.
15 minutes by walk from Kita-Senju Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 58,000 yen + 5,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 13.45 m² (1R)
Floor: 2F/2F
Year Built: 2018
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Gas Stove/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Delivery Box, Loft and Bicycle Parking.

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7. Ayase 1LDK Apartment

Location: Ayase 3, Adachi-ku, Tokyo.
4 minutes by walk from Ayase Station of the JR Joban Line.

Monthly Cost: 105,000 yen + 12,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 32.1 m² (1LDK)
Floor: 1F/5F
Year Built: 2020
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator and Balcony.

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For more details and information, check the link below.


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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I  moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their  language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.