Sumida Vacant Properties
Browse currently vacant UR rental housing and JKK Tokyo public housing in the Sumida area. Check rent, floor plans, and photos, then visit the official site from any property's detail page to apply.
Currently 1 properties with vacancies. Rent from ¥123,400 to ¥123,400. Available layouts: 1LDK.
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About This Area
Sumida runs from Oshiage and Narihira (home of Tokyo Skytree), through Ryōgoku and Honjo along the Sumida River, to the manufacturing belt of Higashi-Mukōjima and Yahiro. Redevelopment around Kinshicho and Ryogoku has produced a mix of new and old JKK/UR stock, while the riverside hosts large danchi clusters such as Higashi-Sumida and Yahiro. You get shitamachi atmosphere with redevelopment-grade convenience.
Rent & Affordability
Sumida sits in the lower-middle range of 23-ku rent levels to start with. Layered with UR/JKK terms, the value-per-square-meter improves further, and larger family-sized layouts are easier to find at modest budgets here than in inner wards.
Transport Access
JR Sobu, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon, Toei Asakusa/Oedo, Tobu Skytree, and Keisei Oshiage cross the ward. Kinshicho, Oshiage, and Ryogoku all give stable access to central Tokyo.
Who It Suits & Living Tips
Check flood hazard maps for riverside addresses, and ask about ongoing redevelopment near new buildings — both noise and traffic patterns can shift mid-tenancy. Older danchi vary widely on water heating (city gas, propane, or electric), which directly drives your monthly utilities — confirm before signing.
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.
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.
How to Apply for JKK Tokyo Housing: Corporation & Metropolitan
JKK Tokyo offers two types of housing with different application processes. Learn the steps for both corporation housing and metropolitan housing.