Living in Yakuin, 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 ¥90,000/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥115,000 - ¥135,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥155,000 - ¥180,000/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 trendy, cafes, relaxed tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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 薬院大通 as the nearest metro stop, 薬院公園 as nearby green space and Yakuin Value as the nearest supermarket around the Yakuin 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 Yakuin, Fukuoka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Yakuin costs ¥80,000 - ¥100,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥65,000 - ¥80,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥115,000 - ¥135,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥155,000 - ¥180,000/month.

Is Yakuin safe for expats?

Yakuin 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 Yakuin to Fukuoka center?

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

What is Yakuin like to live in?

Trendy neighborhood between Tenjin and Hakata. Stylish cafes, select shops, and a relaxed pace. In our data it is tagged as trendy, cafes, relaxed.