{"id":5884,"date":"2026-06-15T17:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/?p=5884"},"modified":"2026-06-15T17:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:07:30","slug":"minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Minato Apartments for Rent: Roppongi and Azabu Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Minato apartments for rent for foreigners represent the top of Tokyo&#8217;s rental market \u2014 and the most foreigner-accessible market in the city at the premium end. Minato-ku has the highest foreigner acceptance rate in Tokyo by a significant margin, driven by decades of diplomatic, corporate, and international community presence. The trade-off is cost: a 1K in Roppongi starts at \u00a5110,000\/month, and a family 2LDK in Hiroo frequently exceeds \u00a5350,000\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers Minato-ku specifically as a rental destination for foreign residents in 2026: which sub-areas offer what, realistic rent data, and how the application process works at this price level. For context on how Minato compares to adjacent wards, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/shibuya-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Shibuya guide<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/meguro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Meguro guide<\/a>. For ward-wide pricing context, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/average-apartment-rent-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> average rent in Tokyo guide<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/minato-ku?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=seo_blog&amp;utm_campaign=seo_organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Browse Minato-ku apartments for rent on Arealty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Why_Minato_Apartments_Attract_Foreign_Renters_in_Tokyo\" >Why Minato Apartments Attract Foreign Renters in Tokyo&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Minato_Apartments_for_Rent_Tokyo_Sub-Areas_for_Foreigners\" >Minato Apartments for Rent Tokyo: Sub-Areas for Foreigners&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Roppongi_%E2%80%94_International_Energy_24-Hour_Infrastructure\" >Roppongi \u2014 International Energy, 24-Hour Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Azabu_%E2%80%94_Quiet_Residential_Premium\" >Azabu \u2014 Quiet Residential Premium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Hiroo_%E2%80%94_Family_Expat_Hub\" >Hiroo \u2014 Family Expat Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Akasaka_and_Tameike-Sanno_%E2%80%94_Corporate_Centre\" >Akasaka and Tameike-Sanno \u2014 Corporate Centre<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Rent_by_Unit_Type_%E2%80%94_2026_Data\" >Rent by Unit Type \u2014 2026 Data&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Foreigner_Acceptance_in_Minato-ku\" >Foreigner Acceptance in Minato-ku&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Commute_from_Minato-ku\" >Commute from Minato-ku&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#The_Rental_Process_at_Premium_Price_Points\" >The Rental Process at Premium Price Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Who_Should_Rent_Minato_Apartments_as_a_Foreigner_in_Tokyo\" >Who Should Rent Minato Apartments as a Foreigner in Tokyo&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/minato-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/#Further_Reading\" >Further Reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Minato_Apartments_Attract_Foreign_Renters_in_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>Why Minato Apartments Attract Foreign Renters in Tokyo&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minato-ku&#8217;s dominance as the address of Tokyo&#8217;s expatriate elite rests on three structural factors that have compounded over decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Embassy density.<\/strong> Over 150 foreign embassies and consular offices are located in Minato-ku \u2014 more than any other ward, and more than most cities globally. The presence of diplomatic missions has created a full English-language infrastructure: international clinics, international schools, foreign-language supermarkets, and English-speaking management companies that foreign renters in other wards simply do not have access to at the same level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International school access.<\/strong> Within Minato-ku or immediately adjacent, foreign families have access to the British School in Tokyo (Shirogane), the German Swiss International School, Tokyo International School, and multiple international kindergartens. For families prioritising English-medium education, Minato-ku&#8217;s school proximity eliminates one of the major logistical challenges of Tokyo life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Corporate package alignment.<\/strong> Japanese housing allowances for senior executives at foreign-affiliated companies are typically set to cover Minato-ku rents \u2014 which means a large share of corporate-relocation renters have the budget to rent here specifically. The reinforcing effect is significant: as more companies locate in Roppongi Hills, Ark Hills, and the Azabudai Hills complex, demand for Minato-ku residential property among their senior employees increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breathtaking Tokyo Tower views from private balcony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minato_Apartments_for_Rent_Tokyo_Sub-Areas_for_Foreigners\"><\/span><strong>Minato Apartments for Rent Tokyo: Sub-Areas for Foreigners&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roppongi_%E2%80%94_International_Energy_24-Hour_Infrastructure\"><\/span><strong>Roppongi \u2014 International Energy, 24-Hour Infrastructure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roppongi is the most internationally recognised address in Minato-ku \u2014 globally associated with Tokyo nightlife, but also home to Roppongi Hills (with Mori Tower, the Grand Hyatt, and high-rise residential towers) and Azabudai Hills, the 2023 mixed-use development that added significant new residential capacity to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1K rents near Roppongi: \u00a5115,000\u2013\u00a5185,000\/month. The area has 24-hour convenience infrastructure unlike almost anywhere else in Tokyo outside the station areas. The Hibiya Line connects Roppongi to Ginza and Shibuya in under 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Azabu_%E2%80%94_Quiet_Residential_Premium\"><\/span><strong>Azabu \u2014 Quiet Residential Premium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Azabu, particularly Nishi-Azabu, Moto-Azabu, and Minami-Azabu, is the quiet residential alternative to Roppongi&#8217;s commercial energy. Tree-lined streets, low-rise buildings, and a genuinely residential pace characterise this sub-area. Many foreign diplomats and senior executives who want Minato-ku address without Roppongi density choose Azabu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1K rents in Azabu: \u00a5120,000\u2013\u00a5195,000\/month. 2LDK for families: \u00a5280,000\u2013\u00a5400,000+\/month. Key money is more common here than in other Tokyo wards \u2014 some older Azabu buildings still command 2 months&#8217; key money as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiroo_%E2%80%94_Family_Expat_Hub\"><\/span><strong>Hiroo \u2014 Family Expat Hub<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Minato-ku&#8217;s most established family expat neighbourhood. Hiroo Plaza, the International Supermarket, and proximity to multiple international schools have made the area around Hiroo Station the closest thing Tokyo has to a self-contained international village. The Hibiya Line station connects to Roppongi (2 stops), Ebisu, and Shibuya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2LDK rents near Hiroo: \u00a5280,000\u2013\u00a5380,000\/month. The Hiroo area also has the highest concentration of foreigner-specifically designed apartment buildings in Tokyo \u2014 purpose-built for international tenants with larger floor plans, Western-style kitchens, and English-language management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akasaka_and_Tameike-Sanno_%E2%80%94_Corporate_Centre\"><\/span><strong>Akasaka and Tameike-Sanno \u2014 Corporate Centre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Akasaka sits in the northeastern part of Minato-ku, adjacent to the Diet Building and the Government ministries district. The area is heavily corporate \u2014 ANA InterContinental, the Capitol Hotel Tokyu, and several major TV broadcaster headquarters are here. Residential apartments in Akasaka command premium rents but offer the closest proximity to the Nagatacho government district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1K rents in Akasaka: \u00a5110,000\u2013\u00a5170,000\/month. The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line connects to Shibuya (7 minutes) and the Namboku\/Ginza lines provide broader network access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_by_Unit_Type_%E2%80%94_2026_Data\"><\/span><strong>Rent by Unit Type \u2014 2026 Data&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Unit type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Roppongi\/Azabudai<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Azabu<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hiroo<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Akasaka<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1K (18\u201325 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a5115,000\u2013\u00a5185,000<\/td><td>\u00a5120,000\u2013\u00a5195,000<\/td><td>\u00a5118,000\u2013\u00a5190,000<\/td><td>\u00a5110,000\u2013\u00a5168,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1LDK (35\u201350 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a5175,000\u2013\u00a5270,000<\/td><td>\u00a5185,000\u2013\u00a5290,000<\/td><td>\u00a5180,000\u2013\u00a5285,000<\/td><td>\u00a5162,000\u2013\u00a5255,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2LDK (50\u201370 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a5250,000\u2013\u00a5380,000<\/td><td>\u00a5270,000\u2013\u00a5420,000<\/td><td>\u00a5280,000\u2013\u00a5400,000<\/td><td>\u00a5235,000\u2013\u00a5360,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3LDK (70\u2013100 sqm)<\/td><td>\u00a5350,000\u2013\u00a5550,000<\/td><td>\u00a5380,000\u2013\u00a5600,000+<\/td><td>\u00a5360,000\u2013\u00a5580,000<\/td><td>\u00a5320,000\u2013\u00a5500,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Minato-ku 1K median: \u00a5119,000\/month \u2014 the highest of all 23 wards by approximately \u00a54,000\u2013\u00a58,000. For how this compares to adjacent wards at lower price points, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/meguro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Meguro guide<\/a> (\u00a597,000 median) and the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/shibuya-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Shibuya guide<\/a> (\u00a5115,000 median). For a ward-by-ward table, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/average-apartment-rent-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> average rent guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/minato-ku?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=seo_blog&amp;utm_campaign=seo_organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse current Minato-ku apartments for rent on Arealty<\/a> \u2014 foreigner acceptance pre-confirmed, zero agency fees, bilingual support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-4.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-4-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-4-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern living space with premium designer furniture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreigner_Acceptance_in_Minato-ku\"><\/span><strong>Foreigner Acceptance in Minato-ku&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minato-ku has the highest foreigner acceptance rate in Tokyo \u2014 substantially higher than any other ward. The structural reason: the ward&#8217;s rental market has been serving foreign residents for longer than any other, and the management company infrastructure has adapted accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work visa \/ Spouse visa:<\/strong> accepted universally; no additional friction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student visa:<\/strong> accepted widely \u2014 some Hiroo and Azabu buildings specifically welcome international student and research attach\u00e9 applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working Holiday visa:<\/strong> accepted in a meaningful share of Minato-ku buildings \u2014 significantly higher than the Tokyo average for WH holders. The guarantor company setup remains the key variable. See the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/working-holiday-visa-japan-apartment-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> WH guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tourist visa:<\/strong> monthly mansion available throughout the ward \u2014 Roppongi and Akasaka have the highest monthly mansion density in Minato-ku<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commute_from_Minato-ku\"><\/span><strong>Commute from Minato-ku&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Destination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Roppongi<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Hiroo<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Akasaka<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shibuya<\/td><td>8 min (Hibiya)<\/td><td>5 min (Hibiya to Ebisu)<\/td><td>12 min (Ginza Line)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ginza<\/td><td>8 min (Hibiya)<\/td><td>12 min<\/td><td>8 min (Ginza Line)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shinjuku<\/td><td>15 min (Oedo Line)<\/td><td>18 min<\/td><td>12 min (Marunouchi)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tokyo Station<\/td><td>18 min (Hibiya)<\/td><td>20 min<\/td><td>12 min (Marunouchi)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narita Airport<\/td><td>55 min (Hibiya\u2192Narita Sky)<\/td><td>60 min<\/td><td>52 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haneda Airport<\/td><td>35 min (Keikyu from Shinagawa)<\/td><td>38 min<\/td><td>32 min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Airport access from Minato-ku is a genuine differentiator for frequent international travelers \u2014 the Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes, and Shinagawa is 8\u201312 minutes from most Minato-ku stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rental_Process_at_Premium_Price_Points\"><\/span><strong>The Rental Process at Premium Price Points<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rental process in Minato-ku follows the standard Tokyo sequence but with additional considerations at premium price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move-in costs for a \u00a5150,000\/month Minato-ku apartment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security deposit<\/td><td>\u00a5150,000\u2013\u00a5300,000 (1\u20132 months)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key money (\u793c\u91d1)<\/td><td>\u00a50\u2013\u00a5300,000 (0\u20132 months \u2014 more common than outer wards)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agency fee<\/td><td>\u00a5165,000 incl. tax \u2014 Arealty charges zero<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First month&#8217;s rent<\/td><td>\u00a5150,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guarantor fee<\/td><td>\u00a540,000\u2013\u00a570,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire insurance<\/td><td>\u00a518,000\u2013\u00a525,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total upfront<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5523,000\u2013\u00a51,010,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Key money is more prevalent in Minato-ku than in any other Tokyo ward \u2014 particularly in older Azabu and Hiroo buildings with established foreign tenant histories. Confirm explicitly before advancing. For the no-key-money breakdown, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/tokyo-no-key-money-apartments-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Tokyo no key money guide<\/a>. For the full application process, see the<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/tokyo-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> foreigner rental guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Minato-apartments-for-rent-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elegant entrance at a premium apartment building.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Rent_Minato_Apartments_as_a_Foreigner_in_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Rent Minato Apartments as a Foreigner in Tokyo&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strong fit for Minato apartments for rent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior corporate expatriates on housing packages that cover \u00a5200,000\u2013\u00a5400,000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diplomatic community members and embassy staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign families prioritising international school proximity and English-language daily infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance and professional services sector renters commuting to Ginza and Roppongi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider alternatives if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budget is under \u00a5110,000\/month for a 1K \u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/meguro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Meguro<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/shibuya-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Shibuya<\/a> offer comparable foreigner acceptance at lower cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want maximum space per yen \u2014 Minato has the highest cost-per-sqm in Tokyo;<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/setagaya-apartment-for-rent-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Setagaya<\/a> offers more space at 40\u201350% lower rents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your commute is north-facing \u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/bunkyo-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Bunkyo<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/ikebukuro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Toshima<\/a> are more efficient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/minato-ku?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=seo_blog&amp;utm_campaign=seo_organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse Minato-ku apartments for rent on Arealty<\/a> \u2014 all listings pre-confirmed for foreigner acceptance, zero agency fees, bilingual support throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Reading\"><\/span><strong>Further Reading <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/meguro-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-tokyo-2026\/\">Meguro apartments for rent \u2014 Minato-adjacent at 20% lower rents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/shibuya-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shibuya apartments for rent \u2014 comparable acceptance, l<\/a>https:\/\/arealty.jp\/rent\/tokyo\/minato-ku?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=seo_blog&amp;utm_campaign=seo_organic<a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/shibuya-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ower price<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/2ldk-apartments-tokyo-rent-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2LDK apartments in Tokyo \u2014 Minato family housing context<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/average-apartment-rent-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Average apartment rent in Tokyo \u2014 full 23-ward data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/tokyo-no-key-money-apartments-foreigners-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo no key money apartments \u2014 important for Minato renters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/tokyo-apartments-for-rent-foreigners-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renting in Japan as a foreigner \u2014 full process guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minato apartments for rent for foreigners represent the top of Tokyo&#8217;s rental market \u2014 and the most foreigner-accessible market in the city at the premium end. 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