Shinjuku, Tokyo
🏠 1R Apartment in Shinjuku, Tokyo – Compact Studios Near the Station
Looking for a 1R studio apartment in Shinjuku? A 1R (ワンルーム) is a single room where the kitchen and living/sleeping space share the same open area — the most compact and affordable layout in Tokyo. In Shinjuku, these units put you steps from Japan's busiest train hub at a lower price point than a 1K or 1LDK in the same ward.
A 1R (one room) has no wall between the kitchen and the main room. This is what separates it from a 1K — which has a small enclosed kitchen — and keeps the monthly rent lower. Most 1R units in Shinjuku run 18–25m², suited to single occupants who want central access at minimal cost.
If you want a separated kitchen, see our 1K and 1LDK Shinjuku listings. For a full comparison of 1R vs 1K vs 1DK, see our 1-bedroom apartment guide.
Search now and find a Shinjuku 1R that puts you at the center of everything.
From ¥115,000/month
Starting rent (1R near Shinjuku Station)
18–25m²
Typical floor area
3 min to Shibuya
Via Marunouchi Line (Shinjuku → Shibuya)
390 apartments found
1R
¥126,330
Ichigaya Nakanocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Akebonobashi Stations — 4 min walk
1R
¥101,330
Yochocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Wakamatsu Kawada Stations — 4 min walk
1R
¥154,330
Shinjuku 2 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Shinjukusanchoume Stations — 3 min walk
1R
¥132,330
Araki Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Akebonobashi Stations — 3 min walk
1R
¥181,330
Nishi-Shinjuku 5 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nishishinjuku Go Choume Stations — 5 min walk
1R
¥96,330
Kamiochiai 3 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nakai Stations — 7 min walk
1R
¥108,330
Ichigaya Yakuoji Town, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Ushigome Yanagicho Stations — 3 min walk
1R
¥208,330
North Shinjuku 3 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Higashinakano Stations — 6 min walk
1R
¥158,330
North Shinjuku 1 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nishi-shinjuku Stations — 5 min walk
1R
¥112,000
Nishiwaseda 1 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Omokagebashi Stations — 8 min walk
1R
¥133,000
falling match 3 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Shiina Machi Stations — 8 min walk
1R
¥178,000
Yotsuya 2 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Yotsuya San Choume Stations — 5 min walk
The difference between a 1R and 1K is one wall. In a 1R, the kitchen and sleeping/living area share the same open space — which is why 1R units are generally cheaper than 1K units of the same size. In Tokyo, that difference typically runs ¥5,000–¥15,000/month for comparable locations.
In Shinjuku specifically, a 1R puts you within walking distance or one train stop of some of the city's most used transit interchanges — Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku-sanchome, and Yotsuya are all within the ward. For renters who spend most of their time out of the apartment and need a clean, affordable base in a central location, a 1R in Shinjuku represents one of the best access-to-cost trade-offs in the city.
The downside of a 1R is that cooking smells and warmth/cool from the kitchen affect the whole room. If you cook regularly or work from home in a defined workspace, a 1K or 1LDK will serve you better. See our full layout comparison guide for the trade-offs at every price point.
The quieter, more residential eastern side of the ward — close to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden and the Marunouchi/Fukutoshin Line interchange. 1R units here tend toward newer construction and slightly higher prices but offer green space that the station-adjacent blocks lack.
The northern end of Shinjuku-ku on the JR Yamanote Line — home to Waseda University and a high density of language schools. 1R units here are among the most affordable in the ward and are well-suited to students and first-time renters, with many landlords experienced in international tenant applications.
Directly north of Shinjuku Station, known for Tokyo's Korean and Southeast Asian communities — a highly international area with practical daily infrastructure (multilingual supermarkets, international food stores). 1R units here sit in the mid-range for the ward and are particularly foreigner-friendly in terms of landlord acceptance.
The high-rise office and hotel district west of the station — less residential than other Shinjuku areas but has modern rental towers on its edges. Good for those who want to minimize commute to the west-side business district. Toei Oedo Line access.
A Shinjuku 1R gives you immediate access to Japan's busiest transit hub at the most affordable price point in the ward — without paying for space you won't use.
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Single-occupant applications typically move faster through landlord screening — our team prepares and submits your full document set to avoid back-and-forth delays.
Every listing is pre-checked for foreigner acceptance. Shinjuku has a high foreigner-acceptance rate overall, but we still confirm at the listing level rather than relying on ward-level averages.
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