Een appartement huren in Japan

Wat u moet weten voordat u huurt

Samengesteld door het flatapartments.com-team op basis van de bronnen die op deze pagina zijn gelinkt · Laatst beoordeeld 2026-10

Gemiddelde huren

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. (bron, 2023)

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Expect to pay several items up front when signing: a security deposit, key money (a non-refundable payment to the landlord), an agency fee, damage insurance, the first rent and a common-service fee. Amounts vary by property, so ask before applying. (bron, 2026)

Huren als buitenlander

Landlords commonly ask for a personal guarantor or for the tenant to use a rental guarantee company. The government lists rentals that accept foreign tenants through its safety-net housing search. (bron, 2026)

Regels voor kortetermijnverhuur

• Japan (minpaku): 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. (bron, 2026)