Takadanobaba Furnished Apartments & Share Houses

Takadanobaba is Tokyo's best-known student neighborhood, located in the north of Shinjuku ward and home to Waseda University, one of Japan's top private universities. The area has dozens of Japanese language schools, cheap restaurants, used bookstores, and a youthful energy that comes from being a daily destination for tens of thousands of students. Takadanobaba Station is on the JR Yamanote loop (two stops from Shinjuku, four from Ikebukuro) and also connects to the Tokyo Metro Tozai line and the Seibu Shinjuku line. Modern Living Tokyo offers fully furnished apartments and share houses in Takadanobaba with no key money or guarantor — popular with students, language learners, and budget-conscious professionals.

Frequently asked questions about Takadanobaba

Is Takadanobaba good for international students?

Excellent. The area has the highest concentration of Japanese language schools in Tokyo and Waseda University is one of the country's top universities for international students. Many of our residents in this area are language students.

How much does a furnished apartment in Takadanobaba cost?

Furnished studios in Takadanobaba typically run ¥70,000–¥110,000 per month. Share-house style rooms start lower, from around ¥45,000 — among the most affordable in central Tokyo.

How long is the commute from Takadanobaba to Shinjuku?

Three minutes on the JR Yamanote line, four stops to Ikebukuro, and direct Tozai line access to Otemachi in 12 minutes.