Apartments and Renting in Nakano Ward
Compare Nakano apartment rents, layouts, commutes and residential areas, then request a current long-term rental search.
Affordable central living with a rich retro-subculture vibe.
Located just west of Shinjuku, Nakano is one of Tokyo's most densely populated and convenient wards. Famous for Nakano Broadway (an anime and vintage watch paradise), it offers a fantastic mix of affordable rent, historic shopping arcades (shotengai), and a massive variety of cheap dining options. It is highly popular with young professionals and students.
At a glance
- Commute: 15–20 minutes to Tokyo Station; 4–6 minutes to Shinjuku.
- Safety: Very Good. Busy but peaceful residential blocks.
- English support: Moderate to High. Extremely welcoming to students, lower language barriers in shops.
Typical monthly rent in Nakano Ward
| Layout | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 1R / 1K | ¥75,000 - ¥90,000 |
| 1DK / 1LDK | ¥120,000 - ¥150,000 |
| 2DK / 2LDK | ¥170,000 - ¥220,000 |
| 3LDK+ | ¥260,000+ |
Why renters choose Nakano Ward
- Nakano Broadway, a famous indoor shopping complex for subculture, collectibles, and food.
- Cozy drinking alleys (yokocho) with a friendly local vibe directly outside the north exit.
- Incredibly fast, direct train access to central Tokyo via the Chuo Line.
Train lines serving Nakano Ward
- JR Chuo-Sobu Line
- Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
- Toei Oedo Line
- Seibu Shinjuku Line
Popular residential areas
- Nakano Central
- Higashi-Nakano
- Shin-Nakano
- Nogata
- Araiyakushi-mae
International and bilingual schools nearby
- New International School of Japan (nearby in Ikebukuro)
- Tokyo International School (buses serve Nakano)
Hospitals and bilingual clinics
- Nakano General Hospital
- Tokyo Metropolitan Nakano Hospital
- Yokobatake Clinic
Supermarkets and daily shopping
- Life Supermarket
- Ito-Yokado
- Inageya
- Seiyu
Renting here with Affarah
Affarah is a licensed bilingual brokerage (Chiba Governor (1) No. 18574). We check which buildings in Nakano 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.