Living in Tennoji, Osaka

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 Osaka dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥100,000/month — roughly 10% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥130,000 - ¥160,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥180,000 - ¥230,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Osaka 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, transit, mixed tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Nipponbashi. For a shorter commute, see Shinsaibashi.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 天王寺 as the nearest metro stop, 東幼児広場 as nearby green space and 成城石井 as the nearest supermarket around the Tennoji 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 Tennoji, Osaka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tennoji costs ¥90,000 - ¥110,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥70,000 - ¥90,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥130,000 - ¥160,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥180,000 - ¥230,000/month.

Is Tennoji safe for expats?

Tennoji 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 Tennoji to Osaka center?

The commute from Tennoji to Osaka city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is Tennoji like to live in?

Southern Osaka hub with good transit. More affordable, mix of old and new developments. In our data it is tagged as affordable, transit, mixed.