Living in Hakata, Fukuoka

Monthly rent in JPY (¥). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Fukuoka dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥95,000/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥120,000 - ¥145,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥160,000 - ¥190,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Fukuoka areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the business, transport hub, ramen tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Ohashi. For a shorter commute, see Tenjin.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps 空港線 博多駅 as the nearest rail stop, 音羽公園 as nearby green space and ボンラパス タンブル as the nearest supermarket around the Hakata reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Hakata, Fukuoka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Hakata costs ¥85,000 - ¥105,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥70,000 - ¥85,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥120,000 - ¥145,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥160,000 - ¥190,000/month.

Is Hakata safe for expats?

Hakata has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Hakata to Fukuoka center?

The commute from Hakata to Fukuoka city center takes approximately 8 minutes by metro.

What is Hakata like to live in?

Station district and business hub. Shinkansen access, Canal City mall, and legendary yatai ramen stalls. In our data it is tagged as business, transport hub, ramen.