Shinjuku, Tokyo
🏠 Apartments Near Waseda University – Student Housing in Takadanobaba & Nakano
Looking for off-campus housing near Waseda University? Most international students at Waseda end up in private apartments — the university's dormitories cover well under half of the international student population, and the waitlist for campus housing fills quickly at each April and September intake.
The most practical areas are Takadanobaba (1 stop from campus on the Tozai/Yamanote Line, 1K from ¥68,000/month) and Nakano (15–20 minutes via Tozai Line, 1K from ¥68,000/month). Both offer a dense mix of student-friendly restaurants, services, and landlords experienced with international applications. Living in the immediate Waseda/Toyama area costs more (1K from ¥78,000/month) but puts you within walking distance of campus.
For the full area comparison, commute times, and share house vs private apartment trade-offs, read our Waseda University student housing guide.
Start your search 6–8 weeks before your intended move-in date to secure the best options.
From ¥68,000/month
1K near Waseda (Takadanobaba)
<10%
Dorm places for international students
6–8 weeks
Search window before April/September intake
122,418 apartments found
2K
¥127,800
Nishiochiai 2 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Araiyakushimae Stations — 8 min walk
1K
¥103,330
Akabane Minami 1 Chome, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Akabane Stations — 3 min walk
1K
¥143,330
Nakamaru Town, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Kanamechou Stations — 12 min walk
1K
¥164,330
Higashigokenmachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Edogawabashi Stations — 8 min walk
1LDK
¥212,330
Kotobuki 3 Chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tawaramachi Stations — 5 min walk
1K
¥131,330
Shinjuku 5 Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen Mae Stations — 5 min walk
1R
¥81,330
Nishikasai 2 Chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Nishikasai Stations — 10 min walk
1DK
¥168,330
Miyoshi Town 1 Chome, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo
Bubaigawara Stations — 7 min walk
Waseda University offers dormitory places to fewer than 10% of its international student population — demand consistently exceeds supply, particularly for the April intake. Most international students at Waseda arrange private off-campus housing in Takadanobaba, Nakano, or the immediate Waseda/Toyama area within Shinjuku-ku.
The rental process for student visa holders has specific differences from standard applications. Most landlords require either a personal Japanese guarantor or a guarantee company; GTN (Global Trust Networks) and Roommate are the most commonly accepted options for Waseda's international students and both accept student visa holders. Bank statements showing ¥500,000+ in savings, a Certificate of Enrollment from Waseda, and a Residence Card are the core documents landlords and guarantee companies request.
Timing matters significantly: the best-located and most affordable units in Takadanobaba and the Waseda area are typically gone 4–6 weeks before April 1st (the main intake date). Starting your search 6–8 weeks before your intended move-in date — even before you arrive in Japan, via video viewing — gives you the best selection. See our full Waseda housing guide for the step-by-step application process and document checklist.
One stop from Waseda campus on both the JR Yamanote Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line — the traditional student hub for Waseda, with one of the highest concentrations of student-friendly restaurants, bookstores, and services in Tokyo. 1K apartments: ¥68,000–¥80,000/month. Share house rooms: ¥50,000–¥63,000/month. Landlords here have decades of experience with international student applications.
Within walking distance of campus (10–15 min) — the most convenient location, with premium rent reflecting consistent student demand. 1K apartments: ¥78,000–¥92,000/month. Share house rooms: ¥58,000–¥70,000/month. Best for students who want to minimize commute time or cycle to campus.
15–20 minutes from campus via the Tozai Line — the best-value alternative, with rents comparable to Takadanobaba but slightly more residential and less student-dense. 1K apartments: ¥68,000–¥80,000/month. Share house rooms: ¥50,000–¥65,000/month. Popular with students who want more of a local Tokyo neighborhood feel alongside their studies.
10–15 minutes from campus on the Tozai Line — a more upscale, quieter residential area with a historic neighborhood character, partly French-expat-influenced. Popular with graduate students and those preferring a calmer environment. 1K apartments: ¥82,000–¥98,000/month.
Every listing is pre-confirmed for student visa acceptance — we work with landlords who regularly rent to Waseda's international students and understand the certificate of enrollment process.
We connect you with GTN and Roommate — the two guarantee companies most commonly accepted by Waseda-area landlords and most familiar with student visa applicants.
We guide you on search timing (6–8 weeks before intake) and can arrange video viewings from overseas so you can apply before arriving in Japan.
We handle all communication with landlords and guarantee companies in Japanese — you deal with us in English throughout.
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