Tokyo, Japan
Living in Koto, Tokyo
Modern waterfront area including Toyosu. New developments, family-oriented, good value.
A one-bedroom in Koto rents for about ¥180,000 - ¥220,000/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 12 minutes from Tokyo center by metro.
Commute to Center
12 min
metro
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
modernwaterfrontfamilies
Rent in Koto
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.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | ¥150,000 - ¥180,000/mo | ¥180,000 - ¥220,000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | ¥210,000 - ¥260,000/mo | ¥260,000 - ¥320,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | ¥300,000 - ¥360,000/mo | ¥360,000 - ¥440,000/mo |
How Koto compares in Tokyo
Within AffordWhere's Tokyo dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥200,000/month — roughly 12% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥260,000 - ¥320,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥360,000 - ¥440,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Tokyo areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the modern, waterfront, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Setagaya. For a shorter commute, see Minato.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps 東陽町 as the nearest metro stop, 横十間川親水公園 as nearby green space and 西友 as the nearest supermarket around the Koto 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Koto, Tokyo?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Koto costs ¥180,000 - ¥220,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥150,000 - ¥180,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥260,000 - ¥320,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥360,000 - ¥440,000/month.
- Is Koto safe for expats?
- Koto 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 Koto to Tokyo center?
- The commute from Koto to Tokyo city center takes approximately 12 minutes by metro.
- What is Koto like to live in?
- Modern waterfront area including Toyosu. New developments, family-oriented, good value. In our data it is tagged as modern, waterfront, families.
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