Finding accommodation in Tokyo

This page contains information for students who will be arranging their own accommodation during their exchange program.
Accommodation type and contract terms (e.g., rent, contract period) will vary depending on the property, so be sure to check your budget and what kind of property you want before looking for housing.
The rent in Tokyo with easy access to each campus is higher than average, and it is said to be between 70,000 and 120,000 yen/month for a studio apartment (approximately 20㎡).
Furthermore, most properties for single people have a unit bath, where the bathroom and toilet are combined. Please note that rent for properties with separate bathrooms and toilets is often higher than for properties with unit baths.

Type of Housing	Characteristics
Apartment (flat)	Residents range from students to working adults. A wide variety of properties are available. Bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens are usually equipped in each room.
Student Apartment	Residents are students only. Depending on the property, you may need to provide your own furniture and appliances. Bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens are usually equipped in each room.
Student Dormitory	Residents are students only. All necessary furniture and appliances are provided, and meals are often included. Bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens are often shared with other residents.
Share House	Residents range from students to working adults. Most necessary furniture and appliances are provided. Bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens are often shared with other residents.
Homestay	You can communicate daily with the host family. You must follow the host family’s rules. Bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens are shared with the host family.

Location	Check how long it takes to get to each Meiji University campus and how you will commute by train. Rent in central Tokyo is high, so many students commute from outside the city. It is said that the average commuting time for Japanese students is about 30 to 60 minutes.
Deposit & Key Money	When you exchange the rental contract with the property manager, you will need to pay a deposit and key money in addition to rent and contract fees, which are generally about the same amount as your 1 or 2 months’ rent. Deposits are usually refunded when you move out, but key money (a gratuity paid to the landlord) is not refunded under any circumstances.
Meals	When moving into a student dormitory or student apartment, you may be able to choose a plan that includes meals. However, if you have allergies or are vegetarian, please confirm whether they can accommodate your needs before applying.
Furniture & Appliances	When renting a property, check whether furniture and appliances are included. If you need to provide your own furniture and appliances, remember that you will also need to arrange for disposal when moving out.

 
For exchange students who commence their mobility from the 2026 Spring Semester, we will inform you of the arrival information, such as the orientation schedule, in late January, along with your letter of acceptance.
Although this is subject to change, please note in advance that we plan to ask you to arrive in Japan by March 26, 2026, as of now.

Train Line	Recommended Points
Odakyu Line	Convenient for commuting to Ikuta Campus without transfers.
JR Nambu Line	Convenient for commuting to Ikuta Campus.

Train Line	Recommended Points
JR Chūō / Sōbu Line	Convenient for commuting to both Surugadai and Nakano campuses without transfers.
Tozai Line	Convenient access to Nakano campus without transfers.

Company Name (Link)	Features and available types of housing
Meidai Support Co., Ltd.	Meidai Support Co., Ltd. provides a wide range of support to students, from education and research to campus life. ○Available type of housing: apartment(flat)
Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd.	Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. operates the Dormy student dormitories across Japan, as well as Meiji Global Village. ○Available type of housing: Student Dormitory
J.S.B Network Co., Ltd	JSB Network Co., Ltd. introduces a wide range of properties for students, with a focus on student apartments. ○Available type of housing: Student Apartment, Apartment(flat)
Interwhao Co., Ltd	Interwhao Co., Ltd. manages and introduces international share houses and properties mainly for international students. ○Available type of housing: Share House, Apartment(flat)
Daiichi Kosan Co., Ltd	Daiichi Kosan Co., Ltd. operates four international share houses in Tokyo, Saitama, and Hokkaido. ○Available type of housing: Share House
Nextage Co. Ltd	Nextage Co. Ltd. operates homestay programs in Japan. ○Available type of housing: Homestay
Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd.	Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd. provides residence search service and rent guarantor service with internatioal people. ○Available type of housing: Share House, Apartment(flat)

You need a guarantor to rent an apartment. For students who cannot find a guarantor in Japan, Meiji University recommends a guarantor company. Exchange students who are enrolled in Meiji University can get special price and service from the guarantor company. For more details, please contact Global Trust Networks Co, Ltd. (GTN). (Mail to: info@gtn.co.jp)

①　Guarantor Company
Global Trust Networks Co, Ltd.
1-21-11 2nd Floor Oak Ikebukuro Building, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, 170-0013
TEL: 03-5956-4111 / FAX: 03-5155-4679 / Email: sales@gtn.co.jp
https://www.gtn.co.jp/

② Requirements
■Exchange students enrolled in Meiji University
*You are not eligible for this service when you withdraw, expelled, or under disciplinary action from the university.
■Must obtain a student visa.
■You must follow the instructions from Meiji University International Student Center.

③ How to contract
1) Prepare required documents for the screening
　A. Copy of COE (Certificate of Eligibility) or Copy of Resident Card (front and back)
　B. Acceptance letter issued by Meiji University
　C. Copy of passport (page of your photo)
　D. Emergency contact information (One of your parents and one of acquaintances who live in Japan. If
you don’t have any acquaintances who live in Japan, only contact information for one of your parents
is acceptable.)

*COE (A) and Acceptance letter (B) will be sent to your home university via email by Meiji University around the middle of February 2026 for the spring 2026, and the middle of July 2026 for the fall 2026.

2) Contact GTN and follow their instructions for the contract. (Mail to: sales@gtn.co.jp)