Do you know how much the average rent in a shared house is?
The average rent for a shared house is about 55,000 yen, which is much cheaper than that for a rental apartment, 60,000 to 100,000 yen. Also, depending on the area, the average rent can go down to 30,000 to 40,000 yen, often allowing you to keep your overall living expenses down.
By living in a shared house, you’ll be able to lower your monthly living expenses and have more money to spend on hobbies, entertainment, and savings.
In this article, we’ll take a look at
– Average rent in a shared house
– Why shared house rent is so cheap and how it works
– Comparison of rent between shared house and rental apartment
– Advantages and disadvantages of living in a shared house
– Hidamari’s recommended houses for cheap rent
If you’re considering moving into a shared house, please refer to this article to find a place you’re interested in.
The average rent for a share house is 55,000 yen!
An example of rent for a shared house is as follows:
– Private room + common service fee: 55,000 yen + 10,000 yen
– Dormitory room (shared room) + common service fee: 25,000 yen + 10,000 yen
*It is noted that the amount varies from 30,000 yen to around 70,000 yen depending on the types of shared house and its facilities.
In the above-mentioned shared houses, it is possible to live in the following types of housing.
– Shared shower, kitchen, living room, and furniture and appliances are available.
– Private rooms sometimes come with furniture and appliances such as a bed.
On the other hand, for example, if a shared house rent is in the 70,000 yen range, it has a very large property itself. Such shared houses are often large, with 5 or more floors and 10 to 100 sharemates.
The facilities are also more luxurious.
For example,
– Billiard table
– Soundproofed room for practicing musical instruments
– Theater room
are also available in some shared houses.
Although the rent is high for a shared house, you’ll be able to live in a place you wouldn’t be able to if you lived alone.
For your information, the common service fee refers to the cost of utilities and internet. For more information about common service fees, please read the following article.
Another important information is that the average rent for a shared house varies a lot by region. We’ll explain in detail next.
Average rent for a shared house varies by region.
The average rent for a shared house of course varies depending on the area.
An example of the price is as follows.
– Popular areas in Tokyo: 65,000 yen (rent) + 10,000 yen (common service fee)
– Regional areas such as Kansai and Kyushu: 30,000~40,000 yen (rent) + 8,000~10,000 yen (common service fee)
The reason why rents are higher in Tokyo is that there are more people who want to live there and it is more convenient to be near the city center or central area. In particular, rents tend to be a little higher in Setagaya, Suginami, and Minato wards on the west side of the Yamanote Line and inside the Yamanote Line.
We’ve told you about the average rent for shared houses and the amount of money in each area.
However, it is still difficult to get the whole idea why shared house rents are so inexpensive.
In the next section, we’ll introduce the reasons why shared house rent is so inexpensive and how the amount is determined.
Why are rent prices so low for shared houses? What kind of system is used to determine this?
The reason why shared houses are cheaper is because “the rent is determined by the size and facilities of the room”.
For example, in a rental studio apartment, the size of the kitchen and whether or not it has a modular bathroom will affect the rent.
In contrast, the rent of a shared house has nothing to do with the level of facilities. In most cases, the rent is determined by the location and size of the room, so it is possible to operate a shared house with a low rent if you are creative.
Also, in some shared houses, you can choose between “private rooms” and “dormitory rooms”, and dormitory rooms are usually about 10,000 yen cheaper than private rooms. Since several people live in one room, there is no need to prepare more rooms.
The same number of rooms can accommodate a larger number of people, making it possible to operate at a low rent.
【How to decide the rent】
– The rent of a shared house is determined by the location and the size of the room.
– There are two types of rooms: private rooms and dormitory rooms, which makes it possible to accomodate more people.
Next, we’ll explain in detail which is more economical to live in, a shared house or a rental apartment.
Share house or rental apartment, which has the lower average rent?
If you compare the rent of a shared house and a rental studio apartment, the shared house is cheaper.
First, let’s take a look at the average rent for rental apartments.
【The average rent for a studio apartment in Tokyo】
Average rent: 60,000 to 100,000 yen
Common service fee: 10,000 to 15,000 yen
【Private room in a shared house in Tokyo】
– Average rent: 65,000 yen
– Common service fee: 10,000 yen
As expected, rental apartments are more expensive than shared houses due to their convenience and the fact that the number of tenants can change depending on the season.
In particular, the rent for a studio apartment depends on whether it has a modular bathroom or not, and whether the kitchen is spacious or not. Therefore, the average rent seems to be lower in shared houses where the facilities tend to be similar in all properties and the size is fixed.
We’ve already mentioned that rent is cheaper in shared houses, but there are several other advantages to living in shared houses besides the financial aspect. We’ll explain in detail next.
Three advantages of living in an affordable shared house
Share House has three advantages.
【Advantages】
– You can save money on daily necessities and other living expenses.
– Initial cost is also lower.
– You can move in easily.
In a shared house, in addition to the rent, you pay a “common service fee” that includes utilities, internet, and daily necessities such as detergent.
Therefore, when you live in a shared house, you don’t need to buy your own daily necessities and cleaning products. Your monthly expenses will often be lower because you will have less money to spend on living expenses.
Besides rent, the initial cost of a shared house is also lower, and that cost is about one-fifth that of a studio apartment. Whereas you would normally pay 500,000 to 600,000 yen for a rental apartment, in a shared house you would pay only about 100,000 yen.
The main difference is whether or not there is a security deposit or key money. In a studio apartment, the security deposit and key money is the equivalent of several months rent, which is in case repairs are needed when you move out. Therefore, the security deposit and key money alone often amounts to around 200,000 yen.
In contrast, there is no security deposit or key money in a shared house. Instead, there is a system called “deposit” which is used as a security deposit for repairs, and the amount is as low as 30,000 yen.
For more information on the initial cost of a share house, please read the following.
→ A shared house needs initial cost . How much is the average?
Three disadvantages of living in an affordable shared house
Let’s have a quick look at disadvantages as well.
【Advantages】
– Private rooms may be small.
– Location is not good.
– If it’s too cheap, you might get into trouble.
Because of the low rent, private rooms in a shared house are not that spacious, ranging from 7.5 to 11.5 square meters. Even if the living room and other shared spaces are spacious, you may feel cramped in your private room.
Also, if a shared house rent is too cheap, it is likely to be illegal, which can lead to problems. Cheap rent also means less revenue for the management company, so it is difficult to spend money on the upkeep of the property. As a result, facilities are dirty, cleaning is not thorough, and management is neglected, making it difficult to live in.
If you don’t want to make a mistake when choosing a shared house, it’s best to choose a place that costs around 55,000 yen. It’s also a good idea to visit a shared house beforehand to see for yourself what kind of place it is.
Now we’ve covered the advantages and disadvantages of living in an affordable shared house. Still, some of you may feel like “How can I actually find a place to live?”
So next, we’ll introduce three recommended properties in Hidamari.
Share house Hidamari’s three recommended properties with low rent
We intoroduce reccomend Share Houses.
(1) Minumadai Shinsui Koen [Tokyo]
Minumadai Shinsui Koen is a shared house located in Adachi-ku. Rent starts at 23,000 yen for a private room, and the average size of room is 7.8 square meters, so it’s not too small. It’s also a new shared house, and the facilities are very clean.
Recommended for those who want to save money while living in Tokyo, those who want to keep fixed costs down, and those who want to live in a clean and inexpensive shared house!
【Details of the property】
– Rent + common service fee: 23,000 yen + 12,000 yen
– Number of rooms: 11
– Number of residents: 11
– Nearest station: Nippori/Toneri Liner “Minumadai Shinsui Koen Station”
→See details of Share House Hidamari “Munumadai Shinsui Koen Station”!
(2) Yokohama Dot Terrace
Yokohama Dot Terrace is a women’s only shared house located in Yokohama. With dormitories available, rent starts at 19,000 yen, which is one of the lowest prices among Hidamari’s properties.
Although it’s a large shared house with a maximum of 17 residents, each private room has a stately structure that makes sound leaks almost unnoticeable. Even though it’s a large shared house, you’ll be able to live quietly at your own pace.
We recommend this shared house to those who are looking for a cheap shared house, and those who want to live in a women’s only shared house.
【Details of the property】
– Rent + common service fee: 19,000 yen to 49,000 yen + 10,000 yen
– Number of rooms: 15
– Number of residents: 17
– Nearest station: “Tennocho Station” on the Sotetsu Main Line, “Yokohama Station” on the JR Line,”Yokohama Station” on the Tokyu Toyoko Line
→ See details of Share House Hidamari “Yokohama Dot Terrace”!
In summary, the average rent for a share house is cheaper than an apartment!
In this article, we explained the average rent for a shared house.
To recap, the average rent for a shared house is about 55,000 yen. Depending on the area, the rent can be as low as 30,000 to 40,000 yen.
In addition to rent, living in a shared house has the following advantages.
– You can save money on daily necessities and other living expenses.
– Initial costs are also lower.
– You can move in easily.
The following three share houses are highly recommended for low rent.
– Minumadai Shinsui Koen
– Yokohama Dot Terrace
Please use this article as a reference to find a shared house that is inexpensive and fits your needs.
Also, shared houses can reduce not only your rent, but also your living expenses.
For more information, please check out the following article.
→ How much is the cost of living in a shared house? In-depth analysis of the surprisingly cheap cost
