Top 10 Tokyo 23 Wards Stations with the Highest Rising Rents for Singles (2026 Latest)

Daito Jutaku Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Matsumoto) has conducted a survey and analysis of average rental prices for single-occupant properties (1R to 1LDK) in Tokyo's 23 wards, based on listing data from "Ii Heya Net," a rental brokerage website operated by the company, comparing the same period in 2025 and 2026.

As average rents for single households in central Tokyo continue to surpass 100,000 yen, this report reveals the top 10 stations in the 23 wards where average rental prices (per square meter) have shown the most significant year-on-year increases over the past year.

1. Top 10 Stations in Tokyo 23 Wards with Rising Rents for Single-Occupant Properties

This ranking focuses on major stations in Tokyo's 23 wards that had a minimum of 200 listed rental units in both years. To eliminate distortions caused by changes in unit sizes, average rents were standardized to a floor area of 25 square meters. This method allows for a clear comparison of pure rental price trends and growth rates across areas, unaffected by fluctuations in property supply.

Rank

Station

Ward

Year-on-Year Increase Rate※1

2025 Average Rent (25 sqm) (JPY)※2

2026 Average Rent (25 sqm) (JPY)※2

Difference (JPY)

1

Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome

Shinjuku

129.1%

111,231

143,565

+32,334

2

Nakano-Shinbashi

Nakano

128.5%

108,198

139,001

+30,803

3

Nakano-Fujimicho

Nakano

128.4%

107,074

137,514

+30,440

4

Nishi-Nippori

(Yamanote Line)

Arakawa

122.8%

102,752

126,222

+23,470

5

Kami-Igusa

Suginami

122.1%

79,757

97,415

+17,658

6

Tabata

Kita

121.9%

101,531

123,796

+22,265

7

Sazaki

Ota

118.8%

90,077

106,985

+16,908

8

Hongō-Sanchōme

Bunkyo

117.9%

117,803

138,875

+21,072

9

Kami-Ikeshiki

Nerima

117.6%

80,376

94,524

+14,148

10

Chikatetsu-Narimasu

Itabashi

115.6%

78,723

91,016

+12,293

※1 This ranking is based on the year-on-year increase rate of rent per square meter.

※2 To prevent data inconsistencies and enable a pure comparison of area values, rental prices are standardized to a floor area of 25 square meters—the typical size for single-occupant units. This ensures that the year-on-year growth rate (2026 ÷ 2025) and rent difference calculations are fully consistent across all stations.

2. Spotlight: Market Trends in Top-Ranked Stations

Key market shifts observed in top-ranking stations are explained below.

Rank 1: Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome Station (Shinjuku Ward) / Increase Rate: 129.1% (+32,334 JPY) Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome Station in Shinjuku Ward ranked first in this survey. Located in a prime live-work area with exceptional access to Tokyo Metropolitan Government offices and Shinjuku Station, this area has long commanded high rents. However, demand from singles prioritizing convenience has intensified, pushing the standardized monthly rent (25 sqm) up by over 30,000 yen to an exceptionally high average of over 140,000 yen.

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Rank 2 and 3: Nakano-Shinbashi Station and Nakano-Fujimicho Station (Nakano Ward) / Increase Rate: ~128% Nakano-Shinbashi Station (Rank 2) and neighboring Nakano-Fujimicho Station (Rank 3) both achieved remarkable growth, marking the two adjacent stations on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (Hōnanchō branch line). Nakano-Shinbashi recorded a monthly increase of 30,803 yen on a 25 sqm standardized basis. This area, offering a quiet residential environment while remaining close to Shinjuku, has rapidly become a sought-after destination for singles, sharply driving up prices.

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Rank 8: Hongō-Sanchōme Station (Bunkyo Ward) / Increase Rate: 117.9% (+21,072 JPY) Hongō-Sanchōme Station in Bunkyo Ward, served by the Marunouchi and Toei Ōedo Lines and long favored for its high quality of life, ranked 8th. Due to concentrated demand from singles, the standardized market rate (25 sqm) has reached the upper 130,000-yen range.

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3. Market Analysis: Three Key Trends in Tokyo's 2026 Single-Person Rental Market

An in-depth review of this ranking reveals clear trends and structural shifts in housing demand among singles in Tokyo.

Keyword 1: Overwhelming Concentration on the Marunouchi Line Corridor Four of the top 10 stations—Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome (1st), Nakano-Shinbashi (2nd), Nakano-Fujimicho (3rd), and Hongō-Sanchōme (8th)—are located along the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line or the Toei Ōedo Line. These lines provide direct access to major business districts like Shinjuku and Otemachi, confirming their strong appeal to today’s singles who prioritize time efficiency and reduced commute times.

Keyword 2: Rediscovery of Value in Northern Yamanote and Jōhoku Areas Stations in the Jōhoku area, traditionally seen as relatively affordable, such as Nishi-Nippori (4th) and Tabata (6th), have entered the top ranks. Amid citywide rent hikes, singles seeking cost-effective options while maintaining high transit convenience via the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tōhoku Lines are increasingly shifting their preferences to these areas.

Keyword 3: 100,000 Yen as the New Baseline Rent in Major 23-Ward Areas In this ranking, all stations except Kami-Igusa (5th), Kami-Ikeshiki (9th), and Chikatetsu-Narimasu (10th) now exceed 100,000 yen in standardized rent (25 sqm). The era of freely selecting apartments across wide areas within a 100,000-yen budget is ending. Living in a major, convenient area within Tokyo’s 23 wards now increasingly requires a minimum rent of over 100,000 yen.

4. Summary

This survey highlights the rapid pace of change in rental prices for single-occupant housing in Tokyo’s 23 wards.

While rising rents place a burden on tenants, they also reflect strong recognition and demand from singles for areas offering superior transit access, lifestyle amenities, and time efficiency.

For those planning a move or relocation, understanding these latest market trends and line-specific rent levels—and broadening the scope of potential neighborhoods—will be key to securing a satisfying home.

5. Survey Overview

● Target Area: Tokyo’s 23 wards

● Target Properties: Listings on the rental brokerage site "Ii Heya Net" located within a 20-minute walk from the target station

● Aggregation Level: By station and unit type (Single: 1R to 1LDK)

● Survey Period:

○ 2025: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025

○ 2026: January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026

● Ranking Criteria: Stations with at least 200 listed units in both 2025 and 2026, ranked by year-on-year increase in per-square-meter rent

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