Living in Shiroishi, 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 ¥106,500/month — roughly 21% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥135,000 - ¥166,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥185,000 - ¥228,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 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 affordable, families, local tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps 東札幌 as the nearest metro stop, きよみず公園 as nearby green space and イオン as the nearest supermarket around the Shiroishi reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Shiroishi, Sapporo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Shiroishi costs ¥95,000 - ¥118,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥75,000 - ¥95,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥135,000 - ¥166,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥185,000 - ¥228,000/month.

Is Shiroishi safe for expats?

Shiroishi 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 Shiroishi to Sapporo center?

The commute from Shiroishi to Sapporo city center takes approximately 15 minutes by subway.

What is Shiroishi like to live in?

Affordable eastern ward with subway access. Family-friendly parks, local shopping streets, and low rents. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, local.