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UR Apartments in Japan – A great affordable option

Ron Schröter • May 16, 2023

There is an affordable apartment option in Japan that has proven very beneficial for many foreigners and expats, and may be a good option for you as well. Surprisingly, many people are not familiar with UR Housing in Japan.

UR stands for Urban Renaissance and is an independent corporation that was formed by the Japanese Government.


There are many benefits to living in a UR Apartment. For example, there is no key money, no agent fee, no renewal fee and UR apartments do not ask for a guarantor. There is also no early termination fee if you need to move out before one year. This makes it very flexible and appealing for foreigners living in Japan.

UR Housing

  • no key money
  • no agent fees
  • no renewal fee
  • no guarantor required
  • no hassles

UR Apartments are on a "first come, first serve" basis and availability can change from day to day. Many of the UR Apartments have been recently renovated. There are 80 UR Apartment buildings in Nagoya and we at Interlink have access to search all current vacant apartments. If you have a certain location that you are interested in living, please ask us and we will search availability for you.

How do you get started and what is the process?


Simple:


  1. Contact us and let us know your desired location and budget. 
  2. Pre-screening. We will ask for some information to ensure that you qualify for UR apartments. Read more about the guidelines. 
  3. We will send you some apartment options that best fit your request.
  4. View the apartment. We will personally show you the apartment(s) and answer any questions you may have about it. 
  5. Once you choose an apartment, we will help you apply. Applying is simple and we will assist in English through the entire process. We will request all of the required documents. 
  6. Get approved. The guidelines are clear, and approval does not take long. 
  7. Pay and contract for the apartment. This process also is very easy and does not take a lot of time. Everything will be explained in English to you face to face.

You will need to pay a two month refundable deposit plus, your first month's rent and maintenance fee. If you move in on the 1st of the month, you will only need to pay for the one month. If you move in after the first, you will need to pay for the remainder of the month. Other than that, there are no other fees involved. 

Your Friendly and Knowledgeable Property Consultant

This is Ron and I'm the Property Consultant here at Interlink.

So, what do you think? Are UR Apartments a good option for you?


If you're interested in viewing some apartments or want more information, please feel free to contact me directly.

My direct phone number is:

090-6203-0352

090-6203-0352

General Office Phone: 052-229-8576

Or email me at ron.schroter(at)interlinknagoya.com

Ron Schröter

Ron Schröter

You can learn more about UR Apartments and view some featured properties here:

UR Housing Info

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