Shibuya, TokyoShibuya
Shibuya
Central lifestyle and business hub with strong transport, broad dining, and active urban convenience.
Typical rent (1R / 1K)
¥105,000 - ¥200,000
Monthly
Commute to Shinjuku
8 min
From Shibuya
Daily life feel
Very good fit
Good fit for users who value social activity, shopping, food variety, and short central access.
Last reviewed
July 2026
Data updated regularly
Why Shibuya might be a great match for you
Good fit for users who value social activity, shopping, food variety, and short central access.
May work well for
- Very strong transport and lifestyle convenience.
- Broad dining, shopping, and international service access.
- Useful base for central and west Tokyo work locations.
Trade-offs to compare
- Rent can rise quickly near the station.
- Some streets may feel busy late in the evening.
- Family-size homes may require a larger budget.
Commute and access
Shibuya offers fast access to many central and west Tokyo hubs, with some east-side trips requiring more time.
Lifestyle fit
Good fit for users who value social activity, shopping, food variety, and short central access.
Rental preparation
High demand can make timing, documentation, and sub-area choice important for a smoother search.
Watch out
Users who prefer quieter routines may need to focus on surrounding residential pockets.
Rent guide
Rent pressure is high, especially for station-adjacent rooms and larger layouts near popular sub-areas.
1R / 1K
- Low
- ¥105,000
- Typical
- ¥140,000
- High
- ¥200,000
1LDK
- Low
- ¥190,000
- Typical
- ¥245,000
- High
- ¥380,000
2LDK+
- Low
- ¥300,000
- Typical
- ¥420,000
- High
- ¥650,000
Share house
- Low
- ¥65,000
- Typical
- ¥90,000
- High
- ¥130,000
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: Shibuya comparison area
2026-07-17: LifeLanding rent-range methodology
Point-to-point commute estimate: 5-10 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Shibuya to Shinjuku
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Point-to-point commute estimate: 0-5 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Shibuya to Shibuya
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Point-to-point commute estimate: 18-28 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Shibuya to Tokyo Station / Marunouchi
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Point-to-point commute estimate: 12-22 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Shibuya to Shinagawa
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Foreign resident population: 13,514 (of 231,424 ward residents)
Ward-level: Shibuya
2026-06-01: Shibuya City Government
Share of residents who are foreign nationals: 5.8%
Ward-level: Shibuya
2026-06-01: Shibuya City Government
Foreign-language medical facilities (ward): 15
Ward-level: Shibuya
2026-06-06: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
International schools (ward): 2
Ward-level: Shibuya
2026-06-30: International Schools Navi (directory)
Market rent, 1K (new-build near station): ¥181,000/mo
Station-level: Shibuya station
2026-04-13: SUUMO (Recruit)
Peak-hour rail congestion (main line): 133% (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Ikejiri-Ohashi–Shibuya)
Published line segment: Published peak-hour line segment
2024 (FY2024 survey): Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Places of worship nearby: Tokyo Camii (Japan's largest mosque, with a halal market), Yoyogi-Uehara
Nearby destination: Named place in or accessible from the Shibuya area
2026-06-30: PLAZA HOMES (directory)
Named daily-life place: Shibuya Stream
Nearby destination: Directly connected to Shibuya Station
2026-07-17: Shibuya Stream official site
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.