Arakawa Vacant Properties
Browse currently vacant UR rental housing and JKK Tokyo public housing in the Arakawa area. Check rent, floor plans, and photos, then visit the official site from any property's detail page to apply.
No Vacancies Right Now — Tips While You Wait
UR and JKK properties in Arakawa are popular and vacancies often fill quickly. komadori updates listings automatically every day, so check back regularly or use the official site's notifications for properties you like. The related guides below cover what to do while you wait.
Latest Vacancy Events
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About This Area
Arakawa covers Nippori, Mikawashima, Machiya, Minami-Senju, and Nishi-Ogu — Tokyo's classic shitamachi atmosphere. Sitting between the Sumida and Arakawa rivers, JKK corporation and metropolitan housing are densely distributed, with UR scattered in Minami-Senju and Machiya. Despite the older feel, Tsukuba Express and Joban Line access make the ward genuinely commutable, and inflows of non-Japanese residents and young families have been rising.
Rent & Affordability
Rents are on the lower side for the 23-ku. UR/JKK adds zero move-in cost and gives strong commuter access at modest budgets. Older danchi are particularly cheap; renovated units offer the best balance.
Transport Access
JR Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku/Joban, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda/Hibiya, Tsukuba Express, the Toden Arakawa streetcar, and Keisei Main all serve the ward. Ueno, Nippori, and Kita-Senju connect you broadly.
Who It Suits & Living Tips
Older dense neighborhoods have narrow streets — check fire and ambulance access on the municipal hazard map. Lowland addresses near the Sumida or Arakawa rivers should be verified against flood hazard zones; a second-floor-or-higher unit is the simple risk reduction.
Recommended Reading Before You Apply
Pros and Cons of Living in a Japanese Danchi (Housing Complex)
Is danchi living right for you? We cover the real pros — affordable rent, spacious layouts, community — and the cons you should know before moving in.
A Foreigner's Guide to UR & JKK Housing in Tokyo
Non-Japanese residents with a valid residence card can apply for UR and JKK housing. Here's what you need to know about the process.
Public Housing Costs Compared: UR & JKK vs Private Rentals
With no key money and no agent fees, public housing can save you significantly on upfront costs. See the exact numbers compared to private rentals.