UR Housing in Tokyo
UR is Tokyo's best-kept rental secret for foreigners: government-run apartments with no key money, no agent fee, no renewal fee, and no guarantor — and applications are first-come, first-served, with no nationality requirements. The catch? Good rooms go in hours, and UR's own site is Japanese-only. That's what we fix.
Four fees you'll never pay at UR
Compared to a typical Tokyo private rental, moving into UR saves roughly 3–4 months' rent in upfront and recurring fees.
No key money
Typically 1–2 months' rent at private rentals — ¥0 at UR.
No agent fee
You rent directly from UR. No brokerage, no commission.
No renewal fee
Private leases charge ~1 month's rent every 2 years. UR never does.
No guarantor
No guarantor or guarantor company required — income or savings criteria instead.
Open in Tokyo right now
Live from UR's listings. Popular buildings fill within hours — watch the ones you like and we'll email you the moment a room opens.
Estate Ominami Koen
Tama New Town Live Nagaike Corinas Nagaike
Mogusa
Coco Square Kokuryo
Tachikawa Ichibancho Higashi
