Living in Rokko, Kobe

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 Kobe dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥139,000/month — roughly 16% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥178,000 - ¥220,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥242,000 - ¥298,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out than most Kobe areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the hillside, nature, views tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Suma. For a shorter commute, see Sannomiya.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 六甲 as the nearest rail stop, 鶴甲南公園 as nearby green space and コープこうべ コープミニ高羽 as the nearest supermarket around the Rokko 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 Rokko, Kobe?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rokko costs ¥124,000 - ¥154,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥100,000 - ¥125,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥178,000 - ¥220,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥242,000 - ¥298,000/month.

Is Rokko safe for expats?

Rokko has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Rokko to Kobe center?

The commute from Rokko to Kobe city center takes approximately 15 minutes by train.

What is Rokko like to live in?

Hillside residential with mountain trails and cool summers. University area with stunning city and sea views. In our data it is tagged as hillside, nature, views.