UR Housing Search日本語

UR Housing in English

Search vacancies at 853 UR apartment complexes, see floor plans and room photos, and book a viewing or apply online — in English, 24 hours a day. UR is Japan's public rental housing: no guarantor, no key money, no agent fee, no renewal fee.

Find a room (2,412 available)Can I rent UR?
2,412
rooms available now
72
new in the last 24 hours
¥29,900
lowest rent / month
¥0
guarantor, key money & agent fee

Just listed

The newest rooms UR has put up for rent. Good rooms often go within days.

UR rankings

Most viewed complexes on this site in the last 30 days.

  1. 1
    MorinomiyaJoto Ward, Osaka City, Osaka192 viewsFull right now
  2. 2
    Morinomiya DainiJoto Ward, Osaka City, Osaka188 viewsFull right now
  3. 3
    SojijiIbaraki City, Osaka169 views6 rooms available
  4. 4
    Daigo IshidaFushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto164 views12 rooms available
  5. 5
    MukogawaNishinomiya City, Hyogo157 views33 rooms available

See inside before you visit

Every room shows its floor plan, and many have 10–15 photos of the inside. Tap Photos & floor plan on any room — we also explain how to read a Japanese floor plan (tatami mats, DK/LDK, washer space).

  • Floor plan, room photos, shared facilities and the building
  • Rent, common fee, size and floor in English
  • Book a viewing straight from the photos

Why UR housing?

  • No guarantorYou don't need a Japanese guarantor or a guarantor company.
  • No key moneyNo reikin (gift money to the landlord).
  • No agent feeBooking and applying through us is free.
  • No renewal feeStay as long as you like without renewal fees.

Many private landlords in Japan turn down foreign tenants or require a Japanese guarantor. UR (Urban Renaissance Agency) is a public housing provider that accepts foreign residents under the same rules as everyone else. UR's own website is only in Japanese — this site lets you search and book in English.

New to Japan? We've got you covered

  • Map of daily lifeEvery apartment page shows supermarkets, convenience stores, drugstores, hospitals, schools, banks and the ward office nearby.
  • Time to the cityEstimated minutes to Umeda, Shin-Osaka, Namba, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Nagoya and more — with a link to check the route.
  • Moving-in checklistResidence registration, electricity, gas and water, garbage rules, internet and emergency numbers, in order.

First time living in Japan? Read the moving-in checklist →

How it works

  1. 1Choose a roomBrowse live vacancies with rent, floor plan, photos and size, then tap Book a viewing or Apply.
  2. 2We hold it with URWe place the hold during UR's hours (10:30–18:00 daily) and email you. You get one week to view the room.
  3. 3Sign with URIf you like it, sign the contract at the UR sales office. If not, cancel — no fee.

Read the full process: viewing, application and contract →

Before you apply

  • Residence status: permanent resident or a mid- to long-term visa (not a short-term/tourist stay).
  • A resident record (juminhyo) is required at contract — register your address first if you've just arrived.
  • Income of about 4× the rent, or savings of 100× the rent, or one year of rent paid in advance.

Full eligibility guide →

Common questions

Can foreigners rent UR housing?
Yes. UR accepts permanent residents and mid- to long-term residents (most work, student and family visas).
Do I need to speak Japanese?
The contract at the UR office is in Japanese, but an English video explains the key terms. This site, the form and our emails are in English.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no fee for booking a viewing or applying through us, and cancelling is free.

All FAQ →