Living in Atsubetsu, Sapporo

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 Sapporo dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥90,000/month — roughly 33% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥118,000 - ¥148,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥160,000 - ¥203,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by subway, it sits farther out than most Sapporo areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, spacious, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Chuo-ku.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 新さっぽろ as the nearest metro stop, 青葉町2丁目緑地 as nearby green space and イオン as the nearest supermarket around the Atsubetsu reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.

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 Atsubetsu, Sapporo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Atsubetsu costs ¥80,000 - ¥100,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥65,000 - ¥82,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥118,000 - ¥148,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥160,000 - ¥203,000/month.

Is Atsubetsu safe for expats?

Atsubetsu 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 Atsubetsu to Sapporo center?

The commute from Atsubetsu to Sapporo city center takes approximately 25 minutes by subway.

What is Atsubetsu like to live in?

Spacious suburban ward with big-box stores and new housing. Popular with families wanting more room and lower costs. In our data it is tagged as suburban, spacious, families.