Mid-Term Rentals
Mid-term rentals in Tokyo
Furnished apartments for stays of one to six months. Utilities, Wi-Fi and monthly cleaning are included in your rent, with English support from your first message to move-out day.
A home for your time in Tokyo
Whether you’re moving to Tokyo, spending a few months here or between homes, our furnished apartments give you a place to settle in. We put care into our apartments and the way we look after you, while keeping our prices competitive.
An address for residence registration
You can use your HalfKey apartment address for residence registration.
Bringing your family
Children are welcome. Tell us who’s coming, and we’ll help you find a home that suits your family.
If your company is arranging your stay
Your employer can also sign the lease, pay the rent and receive invoices in its name. Let us know if you’d like to book through your company.
The Comparison
Mid-term vs a standard lease vs a hotel
The three options solve different problems. Here is how they compare for a stay of one to six months.
| Mid-term rental | Standard lease | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum term | 1 month | 2 years | 1 night |
| Key money / deposit | No key money; any refundable deposit is shown in the quote | Key money plus 1 to 2 months of deposit | None |
| Guarantor | Not required | Required, or a paid guarantor company | Not required |
| Furniture | Fully furnished | Unfurnished; you buy everything | Furnished room only |
| Utilities / Wi-Fi | Included in the monthly price | You open accounts and pay separately | Included |
| Monthly cost shape | One flat monthly payment | Rent plus the fees and deposit set out in the lease | Nightly rate varies by dates; compare the total for the stay |
| Exit process | Leave on your agreed end date; cleaning is handled | Notice period, restoration fees, deposit negotiation | Check out any time |
The pattern is simple. A hotel wins under a month. A standard lease wins past a year, if you have the paperwork and the patience. For everything in between, a mid-term rental is the option actually built for the job.
Before booking, check the full quote for your chosen home and dates. HalfKey does not charge key money or an agent fee. Rent, any one-time move-out cleaning or restocking fee, and any refundable deposit are shown separately, together with the payment schedule.
What You Get
What medium-term furnished apartments include
For a few months in Tokyo, settle into a furnished home with the flexibility your plans need. HalfKey homes come with useful furniture and a kitchen equipped for daily life, so you can start your usual routines from the day you arrive.
HalfKey furnishes every apartment itself, to one standard. A studio or a one-bedroom arrives ready to live in: you cook dinner the night you land, do laundry the same week, and take a video call without buying a single thing.
Rent includes electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi and monthly cleaning. Any one-time move-out cleaning or restocking fee and any refundable deposit are shown separately in your quote before you book.
- Bed with bedding, sofa, dining table and chairs
- Working kitchen with cookware, plates, and cutlery
- Washing machine and air conditioning
- Electricity, gas, and water included
- Wi-Fi from day one
- Free monthly cleaning and English-speaking support
Who Books Mid-Term
Four situations where mid-term is the right call
Whether you are moving to Tokyo, spending a few months here or waiting for your next home, a furnished apartment lets you settle into everyday life.
You are relocating for work
Your company moved you to Tokyo, or you moved yourself for a new job. You need somewhere real to live from day one, but signing a two-year lease before you know the city is a bet you do not have to make. A mid-term apartment gives you a base for the first few months while you learn which neighborhoods fit your commute and your life.
You are on a digital nomad visa
Japan's digital nomad visa allows a six-month stay. A furnished mid-term home gives you the flexibility to match your housing to that period, with fast Wi-Fi, an online lease you can arrange from overseas and everyday comforts from the day you arrive.
You need bridge housing
You are between apartments, your renovation ran long, or your permanent lease starts in March and you arrive in January. Bridge stays are awkward everywhere, and Tokyo is no exception. A month-by-month furnished apartment covers the gap without forcing you into a hotel or a rushed lease.
You are on a project posting
A three-month client engagement, a research term, a production shoot, a secondment. The project has an end date, so your housing should too. You book for the length of the posting, request an extension subject to availability if the project extends, and leave on your agreed end date under the contract terms.
How It Works
Booking a mid-term rental with HalfKey
Choose a home that suits your dates, budget and daily life. We confirm availability and the full cost before you book.
Tell us about your stay
Message us on WhatsApp or email with your dates, budget and preferred area. Let us know who will be staying. You can enquire before arriving in Japan.
Choose a home and review the quote
Explore the available homes and review the quote for your full stay, including rent, any one-time fees, any refundable deposit and payment dates.
Sign and arrange your arrival
Sign the lease digitally and pay the amount shown as due in your quote. We then arrange your arrival details, including keys and access to your furnished apartment.
Before you book
Understand the full cost, prepare your documents and find answers to common booking questions.
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What will your stay cost?
See dated HalfKey quotes with rent, one-time fees, refundable deposits and payment schedules.
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Documents to prepare
A guide to the documents commonly requested for a furnished Tokyo stay, including bookings from overseas.
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If your employer is paying
The booking arrangements and paperwork to discuss with HR and finance for a company-paid stay.
Read guide
HalfKey homes
Explore our furnished apartments
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Studio in Chitose-Funabashi
Furnished apartment
Setagaya · 15 min walk to Chitose-Funabashi · 17 m²
From ¥100,000/month
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1 Bedroom in Shirokane
Furnished apartment
Minato · 9 min walk to Shirokane-Takanawa · 30 m²
From ¥240,000/month
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1 Bedroom in Yotsuya
Furnished apartment
Shinjuku · 6 min walk to Akebonobashi · 42 m²
From ¥280,000/month
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3 Bedroom in Nakameguro
Private house
Meguro · 12 min walk to Yutenji · 62 m²
From ¥360,000/month
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1 Bedroom + Study in Nakameguro
Furnished apartment
Meguro · 8 min walk to Ebisu · 61 m²
From ¥390,000/month
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2 Bedroom in Nishinippori
Furnished apartment
Arakawa · 2 min walk to Shin-Mikawashima · 40 m²
From ¥230,000/month
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a mid-term rental? +
A mid-term rental is a furnished apartment leased for roughly one to six months. It sits between a hotel and a standard two-year Japanese lease: you get a real apartment with a kitchen and a washing machine, without key money, a guarantor, or furniture shopping. The same product is also called a medium-term rental or a monthly apartment.
How much does a medium-term apartment in Tokyo cost? +
Select your dates on a HalfKey listing to see the rent and full cost breakdown. Utilities, Wi-Fi and monthly cleaning are included in rent. Any refundable deposit and one-time fees are shown separately. The starting price is based on the 12-month rate; availability and your selected stay length determine what you can book.
Is a guarantor required? +
No. HalfKey mid-term rentals do not require a Japanese guarantor or a guarantor company. Standard Japanese leases usually do, and that requirement is one of the main reasons newcomers struggle to rent. Mid-term operators screen tenants directly instead.
Can I book for 2 months? +
Yes. Two months is one of the most common mid-term stay lengths. HalfKey homes are available from one month, and you can often extend in one-month steps if the apartment is free after your original end date.
What is included in a mid-term rental? +
A HalfKey mid-term rental comes fully furnished: bed and bedding, sofa, dining table, a working kitchen, washing machine, and air conditioning. Electricity, gas, water, and Wi-Fi are included in the monthly price unless a specific listing states otherwise, and English-speaking support is available throughout your stay.
Can I book a medium-term apartment before arriving in Japan? +
Yes. You can contact HalfKey from overseas, confirm availability, and arrange the stay before you land in Tokyo. No Japanese bank account or residence card is required to inquire, and you confirm the payment method with our team before your stay.
Can I extend my stay? +
Usually, yes. If the apartment is free after your end date, you can extend month by month. Tell us two to three weeks before your end date so we can confirm. If the apartment is already booked, we will offer another available HalfKey unit.
Ready for your Tokyo stay?
Tell us your dates, budget and who will be staying. We’ll help you find a home that fits.