Living in Ohashi, 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 ¥69,000/month — roughly 27% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥85,000 - ¥105,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥115,000 - ¥140,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than 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 affordable, students, quiet tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Tenjin.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 高宮 as the nearest rail stop, 堀川公園 as nearby green space and makii as the nearest supermarket around the Ohashi reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Ohashi, Fukuoka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ohashi costs ¥62,000 - ¥76,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥50,000 - ¥62,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥85,000 - ¥105,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥115,000 - ¥140,000/month.

Is Ohashi safe for expats?

Ohashi 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 Ohashi to Fukuoka center?

The commute from Ohashi to Fukuoka city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Ohashi like to live in?

Affordable student-friendly area near Kyushu University. Quiet streets, budget dining, and good subway access. In our data it is tagged as affordable, students, quiet.