Living in Yamate, 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 ¥147,500/month — roughly 7% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥195,000 - ¥250,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥275,000 - ¥350,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than 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 residential, expat-friendly, schools tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Kannai. For a shorter commute, see Motomachi.

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

OpenStreetMap maps 山手 as the nearest rail stop, 仲尾台公園 as nearby green space and トップ山手店 as the nearest supermarket around the Yamate reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Yamate, Yokohama?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Yamate costs ¥130,000 - ¥165,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥100,000 - ¥130,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥195,000 - ¥250,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥275,000 - ¥350,000/month.

Is Yamate safe for expats?

Yamate 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 Yamate to Yokohama center?

The commute from Yamate to Yokohama city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is Yamate like to live in?

The Bluff area. Historic expat neighborhood, international schools, quiet residential streets. In our data it is tagged as residential, expat-friendly, schools.