Okayama is the capital city of the Okayama prefecture in the Chugoku region of Japan. Called “the land of sunshine”, it is known best for its fruit, the black Okayama Castle and the Korakuen Garden, one of Japan’s top three landscape gardens. It’s also a well-placed city, with the famous Japanese cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima a short Shinkansen ride away.
With the many places to explore in Okayama, choosing to live here to pursue teaching jobs is a great idea. The search for an affordable apartment, however, might just put you off. But with Village House’s range of comfortable, low-cost apartments for rent in Okayama city starting around ¥19,000, you will not need to worry about needing to search high and low for great apartments. Apart from being able to choose from different types of apartments to suit your preferences and needs, we also don’t require a deposit to secure an apartment.
So what are you waiting for? Start browsing our apartments in Okayama-shi or contact us to schedule a house visit.
When looking to rent in Okayama-shi, start by considering your budget for rent, the type of apartment you require and the distance the apartment is to your workplace and public transportation. In this way, you can narrow down your search easily and effectively.
For example, Village House Imaho is a 10-minute walk to Minan Elementary School and a 15-minute walk to Shiroishi Kindergarten, making it a convenient choice for English teachers or ALTs. Also, the JR Bus Tekkou Center Stop is a 20-minute walk away, allowing you to get to the city center quickly by bus.
Next, consider the size of the apartment and number of bedrooms. Village House offers 2K, 2DK and 3DK apartments for rent in Okayama city. If you’re a couple or a pair of friends, Village House Matsuzaki 2K apartments starting around ¥27,000 and come with two bedrooms and kitchen facilities.
If you would like to have an apartment with a dining room, Village House Ukaigawa offers 2DK apartments at a rental cost starting from ¥29,000. Opt for Village House Saidaiji’s 3DK apartments if you have a larger family and need the additional room and extra space.
View the full range of Okayama-shi apartments for rent to find one that suits your needs best.
Okayama-shi is an extremely affordable city to live in. Compared to larger cities like Tokyo, you can live here comfortably without feeling stretched. The average living cost in Tokyo could be as much as ¥220,000, while that of Okayama is significantly lower at ¥144,000. The cost of transport and food in Okayama is more affordable than in other big cities, making it a great choice to live and work. Additionally, the cheap rent at Village House makes it that much easier to save money so you can travel to other parts of Japan or fly back home often.
In order to apply to rent an apartment in Okayama-shi, ensure you have the following documents ready:
Village House provides a couple of add-on options for a small fee of ¥1,000 each. These include:
*Dependent on the credit check results and contract details, a deposit may be required.
