Updated March 2026Average Rent (1BR City Centre) in Japan (2026)
$920/mo
Ranked #17 of 30 • Global avg $995.333/mo
A one-bedroom apartment in central Japan rents for approximately $920 per month, below the global average of $995.
Among the 30 economies tracked by NoodlePants, Japan ranks #17 for rent (1br) — putting it mid-pack globally.
Annual rent works out to about $11,040 — a key number for digital nomads and expats budgeting a move.
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Where Japan ranks among 30 countries
#1
India
India$250/mo
#2
Argentina
Argentina$320/mo
#3
Indonesia
Indonesia$340/mo
#4
Colombia
Colombia$360/mo
#5
Brazil
Brazil$380/mo
#6
Philippines
Philippines$410/mo
#7
Malaysia
Malaysia$420/mo
#8
Thailand
Thailand$460/mo
#9
Vietnam
Vietnam$470/mo
#10
South Africa
South Africa$480/mo
#11
Mexico
Mexico$520/mo
#12
Greece
Greece$520/mo
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