Information for International students
and Researchers of the
University of Tokyo
ABLE Inc. is your reliable partner when looking for an apartment in Japan.
ABLE develops its operations focused primarily on the brokerage of rental
real estate via one of the largest business networks in Japan.
ABLE finds apartments that meet the diverse needs of
international students and researchers of the University of Tokyo .
ABLE Inc. is・・・
＜Extensive network＞
ABLE is highly accessible not only via its website for PC and Smartphone but also at a number of local
offices near the school. ABLE also has overseas local offices to provide information about apartments in Japan and offer consultation services about starting a daily life in Japan, even before coming to Japan.
＜Reasonable brokerage fees＞
In general, when you rent an apartment in Japan, you need to pay brokerage fees equivalent to one month’s rent. ABLE’s brokerage fees are 50%(excluding tax) of one month’s which saves your money when moving of rent.
※For example, if the monthly rent is JPY 60,000, you can save JPY 30,000 (excluding tax) compared with a brokerage fee equivalent to one month’s rent as charged by other brokers.
＜Multilingual services＞
ABLE has local offices that can offer services in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and English. In addition, staff members of foreign nationalities are stationed at the international student support center of the head office in order to offer exclusive services to international students. They can provide advice when starting a new life in Japan and can introduce recommended areas based on their own personal experience and track record of finding apartments for many international students.
＜Favorable conditions＞
With a long list of quality apartments available for international students, ABLE can find apartments that meet specific needs, including rent price, apartment conditions, and the exemption of the designation of a jointly and severally liable guarantor (rentai-hoshōnin).
＜For international students and researchers of the University of Tokyo＞
・ABLE Inc. is a real estate agency which collaborates with university and provides housing service to all the international students and professionals.
・Plan for No need Guarantor Furthermore, introduce the property before coming to Japan.
・ABLE’s staff members can support you in the following procedures that are necessary to live in Japan.
・The new life support guidebook is provided.
・Free consultation is available.
Hongo Campus Sample
- walking 3 mins to Campus
rent 73,000yen maintenance fee -- security deposit 73,000yen key money 73,000yen -
- walking 3 mins to Campus
rent 70,000yen maintenance fee -- security deposit 70,000yen key money 70,000yen -
Komaba Campus Sample
- By bicycle 7 mins to Campus
rent 75,000yen maintenance fee 2,000yen security deposit 75,000yen key money 75,000yen -
- walking 15 mins to Campus
rent 80,000yen maintenance fee 2,000yen security deposit 80,000yen key money -- -
Kashiwa Campus Sample
- By bicycle 7 mins to Campus
rent 34,000yen maintenance fee 3,000yen security deposit 34,000yen key money -- -
- walking 15 mins to Campus
rent 56,000yen maintenance fee 3,000yen security deposit -- key money -- -
Able's Insurance service (Guarantor is not required)
We can introduce a property and complete resident inspection before moving to Japan.
Therefore, You may move to your new apartment as soon as possible.
※Please check your apartment before signing a contract.
Useful tips for renting an apartment
- How to look for an apartment
- Process: From making an application to signing a tenancy agreement
- How to check apartment layout plans
- List of items necessary when signing a tenancy agreement
- Starting a new life smoothly
- Troubleshooting tips
- Renewing your tenancy agreement/
moving out - Real estate glossary
- How to respond to an accident/disaster
