Living in Chuo-ku, 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 ¥150,000/month — roughly 12% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥190,000 - ¥235,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥260,000 - ¥320,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center 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 central, shopping, convenient tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Atsubetsu.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 大通 as the nearest metro stop, 創成川公園 as nearby green space and まいばすけっと as the nearest supermarket around the Chuo-ku 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 Chuo-ku, Sapporo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chuo-ku costs ¥135,000 - ¥165,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥110,000 - ¥135,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥190,000 - ¥235,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥260,000 - ¥320,000/month.

Is Chuo-ku safe for expats?

Chuo-ku 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 Chuo-ku to Sapporo center?

The commute from Chuo-ku to Sapporo city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Chuo-ku like to live in?

Downtown core with Odori Park, the TV Tower, and department stores. Walkable grid layout and subway access. In our data it is tagged as central, shopping, convenient.