Living in Kannai, Yokohama

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 Yokohama dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥120,000/month — roughly 13% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥155,000 - ¥200,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥215,000 - ¥280,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Yokohama areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the business, historic, quiet tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 関内 as the nearest metro stop, 横浜公園 as nearby green space and 食品館あおば as the nearest supermarket around the Kannai 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 Kannai, Yokohama?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kannai costs ¥105,000 - ¥135,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥80,000 - ¥105,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥155,000 - ¥200,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥215,000 - ¥280,000/month.

Is Kannai safe for expats?

Kannai has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Kannai to Yokohama center?

The commute from Kannai to Yokohama city center takes approximately 5 minutes by metro.

What is Kannai like to live in?

Traditional business district. Government buildings, historical architecture, quieter than Minato Mirai. In our data it is tagged as business, historic, quiet.