A lower-cost gateway into the Tokyo metro area.
Funabashi active listings
Match by station access, budget, household size, and foreigner-support conditions in Funabashi.
Chiba
A lower-cost Chiba option for single workers or students who want easier access into central Tokyo.
Estimated move-in cost
¥138,000
Monthly
¥75,000
Understand the basic flow from search to viewing, screening, contract, and move-in.
Learn what helps when you do not have a Japanese guarantor and how to prepare screening documents.
Before-arrival search needs different document prep, viewing expectations, and backup plans.
A practical guide to spotting foreigner-friendly rentals, reading screening rules, and moving into the right support path.
A guide to comparing deposits, guarantor fees, insurance, and hidden move-in costs so you can lower the total upfront budget.