Saitama University has the “International House,” a residential facility for international students. However, the I-House does not presently have sufficient capacity for all the international students, so approximately two-thirds of such students have to find accommodation themselves.
Applications for residents of the I-House are accepted in July (for September occupancy) and January (for April occupancy).
Those wishing to live in the hall should apply after checking the recruitment information on the university’s official website.
However, as many of the rooms are old and in poor sanitary conditions, please check the recruitment information regarding the condition of the rooms before applying.
Please note that as the number of rooms is limited, you may not be able to move in even if you apply.
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It is common to find an apartment or boarding house through a private intermediary agency (called a “real estate agent” or “fudousan-ya”).
Before coming to Japan (obtaining a residence card in Japan), you can search for a room online through a private real estate agency that supports multiple languages.
Here, we introduce some companies that are active in supporting international students, but you can also find a room through a real estate agency that you find yourself.
Click on the company name to access the company’s website and directly inquire about the room and contract.
◎ Interwhao
We offer fully private shared houses (Minami-Urawa Station) and studio rooms (Higashi-Omiya Station). You can
view the room online and sign a contract before moving in.
◎ Sumaino Seika
We can introduce different types of properties such as shared houses, apartments, and condominiums.
◎ Mooovin
Everything from finding a room to signing a contract and paying monthly rent can be completed online.
You can also visit real estate agencies near Saitama University or train stations (such as JR Kita-Urawa Station or Minami-Yono Station) to find a place.
If you have never lived in Japan, we recommend that you have a Japanese friend or someone who knows about the housing situation in Japan accompany you when you go to a real estate agency.
It will be very helpful if that person is familiar with contracts and other matters.
The University Co-op (COOP) on the Saitama University campus also provides support for finding an apartment.
University Co-op website https://univcoop-saitama-u-sumai.re-ws.jp/
<List of “Safe Rental Support Stores”>
You can check the list of “Safe Rental Support Stores” published by the Saitama Prefecture Housing Security Support Network from the following URL.
URL: https://www.sasn.jp/search/
* “Safe Rental Support Stores” are intermediaries that provide support for elderly households, households with disabilities, foreign households, and households with children who are able to pay rent and other fees appropriately and live an independent daily life in the local community.
In Japan, when renting a house or room, it is common to need the following funds, which are equivalent to 4 to 6 months’ rent.
(This does not apply to shared houses.)
| kinds | Estimated price | Content |
| Rent | 2 months’ rent | Rent for the following month is paid in the previous month, so you will pay two months’ rent, the month you move in and the month after. Payment is generally made by bank transfer. |
| Deposit | 1-2 months’ rent | When signing a lease, the tenant will deposit approximately one to two months’ rent as security for the landlord. This will be used to cover any unpaid rent or for repairs to the property when the tenant moves out, and any remaining balance will be returned. |
| Key Money | 1-2 months’ rent | This is money paid to the landlord as a token of appreciation when the contract is concluded, and is equivalent to one to two months’ rent. Key money is not refundable. |
|
Brokerage Fee |
Approximately 0.5 to 1 month’s rent | This is the fee paid to the real estate agent who introduced the property. |
|
Fire Insurance Premiums |
Approximately 20,000 yen |
This is insurance that covers damage to your home caused by fire or other disasters. |
<Application requirements>
1. Be enrolled as a regular student at Saitama University.
2. Have a “Student” status of residence and be eligible to join the “Comprehensive Housing Insurance for International Students (1 year: 4,000 yen, 2 years: 8,000 yen)”.
3. Have no outstanding tuition fees.
4. Be able to abide by the contents of the written pledge.
5. The property must be owned by a landlord or management company that can accept an apartment occupancy guarantee in place of the joint guarantor clause in the contract.
6. The contracted property must be within approximately 2km of Saitama University.
7. If roommates are foreigners (including siblings), they must have a “Student” status of residence and be subscribed to the Comprehensive Housing Insurance for International Students.
<How to apply>
1. When signing a contract for an apartment, tell the real estate agent that you would like to use the university’s institutional guarantee as a guarantor. 2. Bring the contract, student ID, and residence card
to the International Studies and Student Exchanges Office and fill out and submit an application for the institutional guarantee. After that, you will be interviewed by an international student counselor (counseling hours: 12:00-16:00) . 3. After the interview, pay the insurance premium at a convenience store (Lawson). 4. Bring the receipt to the International Studies and Student Exchanges Office. 5. After 2-3 days, receive the apartment tenancy guarantee and contract from the International Studies and Student Exchanges Office and take them to the real estate agent. For inquiries, contact the International Studies and Student Exchanges Office .
*Note that any information on this page may subject to change
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