Apartments and Renting in Minato Ward

Compare Minato apartment rents, layouts, commutes and popular residential areas, then request a current long-term rental search.

Tokyo's prestigious international business and embassy district.

Minato Ward represents the absolute premium tier of Tokyo living. Housing most of the world's embassies, multinational corporate headquarters, and high-end residential towers, it offers unparalleled amenities for global expats. Neighborhoods like Roppongi offer legendary nightlife, while Azabu-Juban, Akasaka, and Shibaura offer refined, historical residential avenues.

At a glance

  • Commute: 5–15 minutes to Tokyo Station; 10–15 minutes to Shibuya.
  • Safety: Excellent. Highly policed, low density of street offenses.
  • English support: Premium Expat Hub. Almost every service is optimized for English speakers.

Typical monthly rent in Minato Ward

Indicative asking rents by layout. Actual figures move with building age, station distance and floor.
LayoutMonthly rent
1R / 1K¥125,000 - ¥150,000
1DK / 1LDK¥210,000 - ¥280,000
2DK / 2LDK¥320,000 - ¥480,000
3LDK+¥600,000+

Why renters choose Minato Ward

  • Stunning views of Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hills.
  • The highest concentration of international schools and child-friendly embassies in Japan.
  • Historic temple gates side-by-side with gleaming waterfront developments.

Train lines serving Minato Ward

  • JR Yamanote Line
  • Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
  • Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
  • Toei Oedo Line

Popular residential areas

  • Roppongi
  • Azabu-Juban
  • Akasaka
  • Shirokane
  • Shibaura

International and bilingual schools nearby

  • Nishimachi International School
  • Tokyo International School
  • American School in Japan Early Learning Center

Hospitals and bilingual clinics

  • Sanno Hospital (Highly English-capable)
  • Roppongi Hills Clinic
  • Tokyo Jikei University Hospital

Supermarkets and daily shopping

  • Nissin World Delicatessen
  • National Azabu
  • Seijo Ishii (Roppongi)
  • Lincos Supermarket

Renting here with Affarah

Affarah is a licensed bilingual brokerage (Chiba Governor (1) No. 18574). We check which buildings in Minato Ward accept foreign residents before you apply, arrange a guarantor company, and translate the lease terms and move-in invoice so nothing is signed unread. Send your budget and renter profile for a current shortlist, or estimate your move-in costs first.

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