Japan apartment move-in cost calculator
Enter a monthly rent to estimate a low-to-high upfront cost range before contacting an agent. No account is required.
Quick planning example
A ¥100,000 apartment can require roughly ¥325,000–¥780,000 upfront
This example uses the same standard assumptions as the calculator: deposit, key money where charged, first rent, agency and guarantor-company fees, insurance, key exchange and optional cleaning. Actual quotes can be lower or higher.
The estimate covers apartment contract and move-in charges only. Add flights, temporary accommodation, furnishing and a separate living-cost buffer to your full moving budget.
Free estimate — no account required
Adjust the rent and room type below. Plus adds matched-area rent context and connects the estimate to your wider relocation plan.
¥355,000 - ¥851,000
Upfront costs at move-in
3.2x - 7.7x
Based on your inputs
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Adjust the monthly rent and property type to see how the upfront range changes.
Estimated cost breakdown
Typical upfront costs for rental properties in Japan.
Deposit
¥110,000 - ¥220,000
1-2 months rent
Usually held for move-out settlement, minus damage or cleaning where applicable.
Key money
¥0 - ¥220,000
0-2 months rent
A non-refundable payment to the landlord when required by the contract.
First month rent
¥110,000
1 month rent
Rent for the first month of living, depending on the contract start date.
Agency fee
¥55,000 - ¥121,000
Up to 1 month plus tax
Paid to the real estate agency when a contract is completed.
Guarantor company
¥55,000 - ¥110,000
One-time fee
A fee for a company that supports rent payment obligations.
Fire insurance
¥15,000 - ¥25,000
Often 1-2 years
Fire and liability insurance commonly requested for rental contracts.
Key exchange
¥10,000 - ¥25,000
One-time fee
Cost to change or replace keys before move-in.
Cleaning / disinfection
¥0 - ¥20,000
One-time fee
Professional cleaning or disinfection before or after move-in.
Some costs may be refundable or negotiable. Your actual cost depends on the property, landlord, agent, and timing.
How this estimate is calculated
We use typical cost ranges for your selected property type and monthly rent. This is planning guidance, not a live listing quote.
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Kichijoji
1R / 1K
¥110,000
Actual move-in costs vary by property, contract terms, deposits, key money, agent fees, insurance, and other conditions. Please confirm details before making a housing decision.