UR Apartments
If you have looked for rental apartments in Japan, then you know there are many varying requirements and move in expenses. Key money, deposit, realtor fee, insurance fee, guarantor fee, key exchange fee, etc. However, with UR apartments there are none of these fees involved.
There is only a two-month, refundable deposit that you will need to pay prior to moving in. When moving out, they will take the cleaning fee from this deposit. You can expect to get around 60% of your deposit back based on time spent in the apartment and the apartment condition. So, the deposit and the rent are all that is required for move-in costs.
You will need to qualify financially to be approved for the apartment. Here are the financial requirements. (It is possible for friends to live together. Please inquire for more information.)
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Rent = less than￥62,500/month
Minimum income: 4 x rental amount
Ex: ￥50,000 per month rent x 4 =￥200,000 minimum monthly income
Rent = ￥62,500 ~ ￥200,000 - Minimum Income: ￥250,000 per month
Rent = less than￥62,500/month
Household (2 or more individuals)
Rent = less than￥82,500 per month
Minimum household income: 4 x rental amount
Ex: ￥60,000 per month rent x 4 =￥240,000 minimum total household monthly income
Rent = ￥82,500 ~￥200,000 - Minimum household income: ￥330,000 per month
Rent = ￥200,000 or more - Minimum household income: ￥400,000 per month
Like most things in Japan, there is no negotiating. If you do not qualify financially, then you will not be able to move into the apartment. The only way around this would be if you could pay an entire year’s worth of rent in advance. If you did so and moved out early, you will be refunded the rent for the time not spent in the apartment.
Once you find an apartment you like and would like to apply, here are the required documents you will need to provide. If you just moved to Japan and do not have a tax record from the previous year, then you will need a copy of your work contract showing the amount of income you make that is officially signed by your company. You also must have a working visa to apply.
Required Documents for Application
- The latest record of withholding income tax
- Employment Certification
- Zairyu Card (Residence Card)
- Residence Certificate to verify address (Jyuminhyo)
- A deposit equal to 2-months' rent (Credit cards not accepted)
- Proof of income
UR apartments are a great option as they are foreigner and family friendly. There are even some apartments that have been renovated by Muji-Ruji and Ikea that are sometimes available. Also, there are no early termination fees for moving out at anytime. You only need to give a 2 week notice before moving out.
Here is a popular complex in Nagoya near Jingu-Mae Station; Jingu Higashi Park Heights. This apartment is great for young families as there are parks and shopping very close by. There are more than 50 UR buildings in Nagoya. So if you would like to look in a specific area, please let us know where and we will be happy to check what is currently available.
Rental Properties
Jingu Higashi
Address 2-6 Mutsuno Atsuta-Ku Nagoya Aichi JR Tokaido Line Atsuta Sta. 8 min walk Meitetsu Line Jingu-Mae Sta. 8 min walk Meijo Line Nagoya Jingu-Nishi Sta. 15 min walk Rent Range ¥47,400 - ¥126,700/month Mgmt. Fee ¥3,400/month