Compiled by the flatapartments.com team from the sources linked on this page · Last reviewed 2026-10
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, a planned grid city with snowy winters and cool summers. Rents are low for a major Japanese city, and the subway and streetcar make car-free living practical.
Areas to look at
Odori: central park and shopping
Susukino: nightlife district
Maruyama: leafy, near the park and shrine
Sapporo Station: business area, transport hub
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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Who covers Sapporo
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Sapporo apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Sapporo?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com, Airbnb and Holidu. For monthly stays: Coliving.com. Local portals people in Japan use include LIFULL HOME'S and Real Estate Japan.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Sapporo for a month or more?
Yes. Coliving.com specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Sapporo.
How much does it cost to rent a flat in Sapporo?
We don't publish our own price estimates. Official figures for Japan: The 2023 Housing and Land Survey found rented homes averaged ¥59,656 a month nationwide (up 7.1% on 2018); private non-wooden rentals averaged ¥68,548 and private wooden ones ¥54,409. Big-city rents are higher. Source: https://www.stat.go.jp/data/jyutaku/2023/pdf/kihon_gaiyou.pdf (2023). For live prices in a specific area, use the sites above.
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