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Long-term apartment rentals in Osaka
Compare 8 sites for Osaka, Japan: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
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Renting a flat in Osaka
Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and a food capital, with neon-lit entertainment districts and a dense subway network. Apartments are compact and generally cheaper than in Tokyo, and Kyoto and Nara are short train rides away.
Areas to look at
- Namba: entertainment, food and transport hub
- Umeda: business district and major stations
- Tennoji: parks, zoo and the Abeno Harukas tower
- Shinsaibashi: shopping arcades and nightlife
Local rules
- Homes registered under the 2017 Private Lodging Business Act may host paying guests for up to 180 days a year; operating beyond that needs a hotel/inn licence or a special-zone permit. Local ordinances can restrict days further. (source, 2026)
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Real Estate Japan
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Trip.com · you'll book on their site
Trip.com
Wide inventory in Asia and major global cities, including apartments and aparthotels, with 24/7 support.
- Trip.com publishes a customer service guarantee with 24/7 support. source
Booked and paid on Trip.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Trip.com's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
Osaka apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Osaka?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com and Airbnb. Local portals people in Japan use include LIFULL HOME'S and Real Estate Japan.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Osaka for a month or more?
None of the dedicated monthly-rental platforms we compare cover Osaka yet, but many hosts on nightly sites offer weekly and monthly discounts, and local portals list longer lets.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.