Shibuya, Tokyo.
The neon-bright heart of young Tokyo, the scramble, the trains, and the constant rush.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Shibuya, Tokyo: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Convenient and exhausting in equal measure.
I lived here 2 years and needed to leave for sanity.
Best for first-year expats. Move out once you settle.
What you get
- Best transit hub in Tokyo
- Walk to anything in the city
- Late-night everything
What you give up
- Loud day and night
- Top-quartile rent for Tokyo
- Tourist crowds in the central blocks
Is Shibuya a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Tokyo?
Shibuya is considered very safe, with a Walk Score of 96/100 and median rent around ¥1,420,000 per m². It is best suited for young professionals, convenience-first, night people. The neon-bright heart of young Tokyo, the scramble, the trains, and the constant rush.
How much does it cost to rent in Shibuya, Tokyo?
Median asking rent in Shibuya is roughly ¥1,420,000 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Tokyo neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Loud day and night. Top-quartile rent for Tokyo
Is Shibuya a safe neighborhood?
Shibuya is considered very safe. Our safety grade is A−, based on official Japan police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Shibuya walkable?
Yes, Shibuya is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 96/100. Average ambient noise: 66 dB.
What is Shibuya known for?
The Shibuya scramble crossing is the symbol; the surrounding blocks are a dense layered city of restaurants, music venues, fashion boutiques, and 24-hour everything. Exhausting and exciting in equal measure. Best transit hub in Tokyo. Walk to anything in the city. Late-night everything
Who is Shibuya best for?
Shibuya is best for young professionals, convenience-first, night people. The neon-bright heart of young Tokyo, the scramble, the trains, and the constant rush.
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