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Rental
Find a home, office, or shop in Fukuoka with support in Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, or English. You can start from overseas.
Who this is for
Moving to Fukuoka
Searching by area, commute, rent, and move-in date.
Already living in Japan
Need a new place after a move or a change of workplace.
Starting from overseas
Want to understand application conditions, documents, and next steps first.
How we help
We explain the process and application conditions, and liaise with the landlord or management company.
Offices
Searched by location, floor area, team size, and use.
- Clarify use and requirements
- Liaise with landlords and managers
Commercial space
Shops and other business premises.
- Check permitted uses for each property
- Explain application and contract documents
How renting works
Confirm your criteria
Area, budget, use, move-in date, and applicant details.
Search
Find suitable properties and check each one's application conditions.
Apply
Prepare the documents and submit the application.
Sign and move in
After screening, confirm the contract, costs, and move-in date.
Before you start
For a first consultation, share whatever is already decided. The rest can follow.
Estimate initial rental costs
Pre-consultation checklistRental- Preferences
- Area, budget, move-in date, and use
- Applicant details
- Occupants, employment, and residence status
- Specific needs
- Pets, parking, or essential equipment
- Current location
- In Japan or overseas
Good to know
- The landlord or management company screens each application, and a guarantee company may also need to approve it. We cannot guarantee the outcome.
- Availability, conditions, and required documents vary by property.
Frequently Asked Questions
See all questionsI can't view the property in person. How can I check it?
We can arrange a video viewing, with our staff showing you the property live on a video call. It depends on the unit being vacant and the management company agreeing, so we check each property. Where a video viewing isn't possible, you can compare the listing details, floor plan and photos.
Before deciding, it also helps to learn as much as you can about the surroundings, sunlight and transport.
What documents do foreign nationals usually need to rent in Fukuoka?
Commonly requested documents include:
- Your passport, plus your residence card if you already live in Japan
- Proof of employment or income (such as an employment certificate or payslips); students provide proof of admission or enrolment
- Details of everyone moving in, and an emergency contact
The exact list is set by the property, the management company and the guarantee company, and we go through it for each property.
Can I rent without a guarantor in Japan?
Yes, but you will have fewer options. Almost all properties now require a rent guarantee company, and some also ask for a personal guarantor. Without a guarantor in Japan, you can only choose properties that do not require one.
The guarantee company runs its own screening and charges a fee, usually 50%–100% (0.5–1 month) of the monthly rent, including the common-area fee and other monthly charges, at the start, followed by a yearly renewal fee, though some companies charge monthly instead.
An emergency contact is also required.
How much are the initial costs for a rental?
As a rough guide, four to six months' rent, covering the deposit (shikikin), key money (reikin), brokerage fee, rent paid in advance (usually about 2 months), guarantee company fee, fire insurance and lock replacement. The actual amount depends on the property.
You can use the Rental Initial Cost Estimator to organise the figures you already have.
Helpful guides
All guides- Renting
Initial costs broken down:what exactly are key money and deposits?
A monthly rent of ¥60,000 but initial costs of nearly ¥300,000? A line-by-line breakdown of the deposit, key money and the other costs on your quote. - Renting
Guarantee companies and joint guarantors:do foreigners really have to apply?
What is the difference between a joint guarantor and a guarantee company, and why can't paying rent in advance replace a guarantee company's screening? - Renting
What does the guarantee company usually ask foreigners on the screening call?
After you apply, the guarantee company usually calls to check your details. The questions foreigners are often asked, and what you can prepare in advance.
- Company
- 株式会社Fukuoka Insider
- Real estate brokerage licence
- 福岡県知事（1）第021270号
- Professional support
- Licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist
- Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, English
Looking for a place in Fukuoka?
Tell us your preferred area, budget, and move-in timing. You can contact us before you have all the details ready.