Living in Suma, 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 ¥112,000/month — roughly 32% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥142,000 - ¥172,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥192,000 - ¥240,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 22 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out than most Kobe 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, seaside, relaxed tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Sannomiya.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 須磨寺 as the nearest rail stop, みゆき公園 as nearby green space and トーホーストア 須磨店 as the nearest supermarket around the Suma 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 Suma, Kobe?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Suma costs ¥100,000 - ¥124,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥80,000 - ¥100,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥142,000 - ¥172,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥192,000 - ¥240,000/month.

Is Suma safe for expats?

Suma 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 Suma to Kobe center?

The commute from Suma to Kobe city center takes approximately 22 minutes by train.

What is Suma like to live in?

Affordable seaside ward with Suma Beach. Laid-back vibe, local fish markets, and JR commute into town. In our data it is tagged as affordable, seaside, relaxed.