Shinagawa, TokyoGotanda
Gotanda
A connected Yamanote business and residential hub with access to Shinagawa, Shibuya, and the Asakusa Line at a different price point from nearby Meguro.
Typical rent (1R / 1K)
¥75,000 - ¥135,000
Monthly
Commute to Shinjuku
23 min
From Gotanda
Daily life feel
Good fit
Supermarkets, casual dining, offices, and residential pockets make it practical for commuters who value convenience over a purely quiet atmosphere.
Last reviewed
July 2026
Data updated regularly
Why Gotanda might be a great match for you
Supermarkets, casual dining, offices, and residential pockets make it practical for commuters who value convenience over a purely quiet atmosphere.
May work well for
- Fast access to Shinagawa and south-west Tokyo.
- Broad everyday dining and shopping options.
- More varied housing stock than some neighboring premium areas.
Trade-offs to compare
- Busy station surroundings may not suit quiet-living priorities.
- Newer buildings can erase the expected rent advantage.
- Green space is less immediate than in outer residential areas.
Commute and access
Yamanote access is strong for Shinagawa and Shibuya, while the Asakusa Line and Ikegami Line add useful east-side and local connections.
Lifestyle fit
Supermarkets, casual dining, offices, and residential pockets make it practical for commuters who value convenience over a purely quiet atmosphere.
Rental preparation
The housing mix is broad, so compare the busier east side, more residential west side, building age, and contract conditions separately.
Watch out
Some streets around the station feel commercial late into the evening, and the neighborhood character changes quickly over short distances.
Rent guide
Rent often sits below nearby premium south-west hubs, though newer station-adjacent buildings and larger rooms can still be costly.
1R / 1K
- Low
- ¥75,000
- Typical
- ¥98,000
- High
- ¥135,000
1LDK
- Low
- ¥120,000
- Typical
- ¥160,000
- High
- ¥245,000
2LDK+
- Low
- ¥180,000
- Typical
- ¥235,000
- High
- ¥360,000
Share house
- Low
- ¥50,000
- Typical
- ¥68,000
- High
- ¥95,000
Estimate basis
Medium confidenceSource: LifeLanding rent-range methodology
Last reviewed: 2026-07-17
Rent ranges are area-level comparison estimates, not listing prices or availability.
Rent figures are area-level estimates for comparison only. Actual rent, availability, fees, and contract terms vary by listing, building, agent, and timing.
Local data & sources
Room-type rent range methodology: LifeLanding calibrated comparison range by room type
LifeLanding comparison methodology: Gotanda comparison area
2026-07-17: LifeLanding rent-range methodology
Foreign resident population: 14,204 (of 406,362 ward residents)
Ward-level: Shinagawa
2023-04-01: Shinagawa City Government
Share of residents who are foreign nationals: 3.5%
Ward-level: Shinagawa
2023-04-01: Shinagawa City Government
Foreign-language medical facilities (ward): 9
Ward-level: Shinagawa
2026-06-06: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
International schools (ward): 2
Ward-level: Shinagawa
2026-06-30: International Schools Navi (directory)
Market rent, 1K (new-build near station): ¥126,000/mo
Station-level: Gotanda station
2026-04-13: SUUMO (Recruit)
Peak-hour rail congestion (main line): 134% (Toei Asakusa Line, Honjo-Azumabashi–Asakusa)
Published line segment: Published peak-hour line segment
2024 (FY2024 survey): Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Places of worship nearby: Catholic Meguro Church, Kamiosaki
Nearby destination: Named place in or accessible from the Gotanda area
2026-06-30: PLAZA HOMES (directory)
Figures combine official government statistics and private real-estate market data, as noted per source. They may not reflect current conditions — check the source for the latest figures.
Area-level guidance and estimates use curated market and community signals last reviewed July 2026. Confirm current details directly before making housing decisions.