What's Included in Monthly Apartment Rent in Tokyo?

Most furnished monthly apartments in Tokyo include electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi in the rent, along with furniture, bedding, a kitchen and a washing machine. What usually costs extra is a one-time cleaning fee, usage above a utility cap, and everyday consumables after the first few days. Always ask for the list in writing, because "all-inclusive" means different things at different operators.

We rent six monthly homes in northwest Tokyo, and rent on all of them includes electricity, gas, water and internet. Here is what that covers in practice, and what to check elsewhere.

Are utilities included in monthly apartment rent in Tokyo?

Usually, yes. Monthly-mansion operators typically bundle electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi into a single monthly price. The catch is the cap. Renter guides describe utility allowances of about ¥10,000 to ¥15,000 (about US$67 to US$100) a month in many packages, with usage above that billed at move-out. Heating in January and air conditioning in August are when people go over.

Three questions settle it:

• Which of electricity, gas, water and internet are included?
• Is there a monthly cap, and what is the rate above it?
• How is overage calculated and when is it charged?

Standard unfurnished leases are different: you open your own electricity, gas, water and internet accounts, and the bills come to you. That setup is one reason a monthly apartment is easier for stays under a year. For the full picture of rents and fees, see our monthly apartment Tokyo cost breakdown.

What furniture and equipment should be included?

A furnished monthly apartment should be livable from the first night. The usual list:

• Bed with mattress, duvet, pillow and sheets
• Curtains and lighting
• Air conditioner (Japanese units heat as well as cool)
• Fridge, microwave, stove, rice cooker, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery
• Washing machine (dryers are less common; most people hang laundry on the balcony)
• Table, chair and storage
• Wi-Fi router

Things that vary: a proper desk, a TV, a bathtub versus a shower only, an iron, a vacuum cleaner. If you work from home, ask specifically about the desk and chair. A low Japanese table is not a workstation.

What is usually not included?

• Consumables after the first days. Shampoo, body soap, detergent and toilet paper are usually stocked for move-in only. After that you buy your own at a supermarket or drugstore.
• Cleaning during your stay. Weekly housekeeping is standard in serviced apartments, rare elsewhere.
• Move-out cleaning. Often a separate one-time fee. Guides put it at about ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 at monthly-mansion operators.
• Utility overage above any cap.
• Towel laundry. Towels are typically provided once; you wash them yourself.
• Parking. Most Tokyo homes have none, or a paid lot nearby.

What our monthly rent includes, home by home

Cozy Studio near Ekoda, ¥90,000 (about US$600)

All utilities (electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi) included. Double bed, air conditioner, mini fridge, microwave, private shower booth and toilet, private kitchen with a three-burner gas stove, private washing machine, and full kitchenware. One person, 30-night minimum.

Hasu House rooms, from ¥90,000 (about US$600)

Each bedroom has a desk, chair, closet, air conditioner, curtains and bedding. Shared areas have a 55-inch smart TV, sofa, dining table, full kitchen, microwave, fridge, washing machine and Wi-Fi. Consumables are supplied for the first days only, as the listing states.

Sengawa House 1LDK, ¥160,000 (about US$1,070)

Private kitchen, separate toilet and bathroom, separate bedroom and living room, third floor with an elevator. A one-time cleaning fee of ¥20,000 (about US$130) applies.

Nana House Ekoda Monthly House, ¥350,000 (about US$2,330)

Whole three-bedroom house with a kitchen (oven, microwave, toaster oven, rice cooker, gas stove), washing machine, steam iron, hand vacuum, hair dryer, bidet toilet with a heated seat, and unlimited Wi-Fi on both floors.

No key money, guarantor or agent fee on any of them. If you are comparing this with a standard lease, our guide on how to rent an apartment in Tokyo without a guarantor explains the fees you avoid.

A quick checklist before you sign

1. Get the list of included utilities and any cap in writing.
2. Ask for the total one-time fees: cleaning, contract, anything else.
3. Confirm Wi-Fi type: fixed line or mobile router, capped or unlimited.
4. Check what consumables are supplied and for how long.
5. Ask what happens if something breaks: who fixes it, how fast.

New to furnished rentals in Japan? Start with our overview of the monthly apartment Tokyo options, or our guide to a short term apartment in Tokyo for how 1-to-6-month contracts work.

FAQ

Is Wi-Fi included in Tokyo monthly apartments?

In most furnished monthly rentals, yes. Ask whether it is a fixed line or a pocket router, and whether there is a data cap. Ours include internet in the rent.

Do I pay for heating in winter?

If utilities are included without a cap, no. If there is a cap, heavy air-conditioner use in winter can push you over it.

Are towels and bedding provided?

Bedding, yes. Towels are usually provided for first use, and you wash them yourself during the stay.

Is cleaning included?

Usually not during the stay. A move-out cleaning fee is common; ask for the exact amount.

See an all-inclusive studio

Working remotely on your own and want one price with nothing added? Check dates for the Cozy Studio near Ekoda, utilities included at ¥90,000 a month.

Market fee ranges from A-Realty, checked October 2026. Dollar figures use ¥150 = US$1.