Apartments and Renting in Yokohama City
Compare Yokohama apartment rents, layouts, commutes and popular residential areas, then request a current long-term rental search.
Waterfront beauty, historic streets, and spacious seaside living.
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city, located just south of Tokyo. Offering a much more open, breezy atmosphere compared to central Tokyo, it features gorgeous harbors, the historic Chinatown, large seaside parks, and very spacious housing formats. Rent is significantly lower than Tokyo, making it a favorite for families and long-term expats.
At a glance
- Commute: 25–35 minutes to Tokyo/Shibuya via express lines.
- Safety: Exceptional. Highly planned, wide pathways, safe family areas.
- English support: Very High. Large historical expat community centered around Yamate and Minato Mirai.
Typical monthly rent in Yokohama City
| Layout | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 1R / 1K | ¥65,000 - ¥80,000 |
| 1DK / 1LDK | ¥105,000 - ¥135,000 |
| 2DK / 2LDK | ¥140,000 - ¥190,000 |
| 3LDK+ | ¥240,000+ |
Why renters choose Yokohama City
- Minato Mirai 21, a futuristic seaside urban area with high-rise shopping and boardwalks.
- Chinatown (Chukagai), the largest Chinatown in Japan with hundreds of street food stalls.
- Yamate district, featuring preserved 19th-century western residences and scenic overlooks.
Train lines serving Yokohama City
- JR Tokaido Line
- JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line
- Tokyu Toyoko / Minatomirai Line
- Keikyu Main Line
Popular residential areas
- Minato Mirai
- Motomachi / Yamate
- Yokohama Station Area
- Kannai
- Hiyoshi
International and bilingual schools nearby
- Yokohama International School
- Saint Maur International School
- Horizon Japan International School
Hospitals and bilingual clinics
- Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital
- Bluff Medical Center (English-first)
- Yokohama Rosai Hospital
Supermarkets and daily shopping
- Motomachi Union
- Sogo Depachika
- OK Supermarket (cheap and bulk)
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Renting here with Affarah
Affarah is a licensed bilingual brokerage (Chiba Governor (1) No. 18574). We check which buildings in Yokohama City 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.