Yokohama, KanagawaYokohama
Yokohama
Large Kanagawa hub with shopping, waterfront lifestyle, and useful access to Tokyo and local offices.
Typical rent (1R / 1K)
¥65,000 - ¥125,000
Monthly
Commute to Shinjuku
39 min
From Yokohama
Daily life feel
Good fit
Good fit for users who want city convenience with a broader residential feel than central Tokyo.
Last reviewed
July 2026
Data updated regularly
Why Yokohama might be a great match for you
Good fit for users who want city convenience with a broader residential feel than central Tokyo.
May work well for
- Strong station-area convenience.
- Good balance of rent and city amenities.
- Useful for Kanagawa-based work or hybrid Tokyo commutes.
Trade-offs to compare
- Commutes to some Tokyo hubs are longer.
- Station area can be crowded.
- International school access depends on exact destination.
Commute and access
Tokyo commute times are longer, but Shinagawa and Shibuya access can work for some users.
Lifestyle fit
Good fit for users who want city convenience with a broader residential feel than central Tokyo.
Rental preparation
Rental conditions vary by building age, station distance, and agency experience.
Watch out
Daily commute to north or east Tokyo can become tiring for some schedules.
Rent guide
Rent often compares more favorably than central Tokyo while still offering major-station convenience.
1R / 1K
- Low
- ¥65,000
- Typical
- ¥90,000
- High
- ¥125,000
1LDK
- Low
- ¥115,000
- Typical
- ¥160,000
- High
- ¥240,000
2LDK+
- Low
- ¥180,000
- Typical
- ¥250,000
- High
- ¥380,000
Share house
- Low
- ¥45,000
- Typical
- ¥62,000
- High
- ¥90,000
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: Yokohama comparison area
2026-07-17: LifeLanding rent-range methodology
Point-to-point commute estimate: 32-45 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Yokohama to Shinjuku
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Point-to-point commute estimate: 28-40 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Yokohama to Shibuya
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Point-to-point commute estimate: 28-40 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Yokohama to Tokyo Station / Marunouchi
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Point-to-point commute estimate: 17-25 minutes; typically up to 0 transfer(s); weekday morning planning range
Station-level: Yokohama to Shinagawa
2026-07-17: Yahoo! JAPAN Transit route planner
Foreign resident population: 125,980 (of approx. 3,772,000 city residents)
Ward-level: Nishi
2024-10-01: Yokohama City Government
Share of residents who are foreign nationals: 3.3%
Ward-level: Nishi
2024-10-01: Yokohama City Government
Market rent, 1K (new-build near station): ¥106,000/mo
Station-level: Yokohama station
2026-04-13: SUUMO (Recruit)
Peak-hour rail congestion (main line): 118% (Keikyu Main Line, Tobe–Yokohama)
Published line segment: Published peak-hour line segment
2024 (FY2024 survey): Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
International grocery stores nearby: China Trading Company supermarket, Yokohama Chinatown
Nearby destination: Named place in or accessible from the Yokohama area
2026-06-30: Yokohama Chinatown official site
Named daily-life place: CIAL Yokohama
Nearby destination: Inside JR Yokohama Tower at Yokohama Station
2026-07-17: JR Yokohama Station City 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.