Services: Renting
UR Rentals in Fukuoka
Renting an apartment or house in Fukuoka?
If you need a reliable place and don’t have a guarantor, we can find and, where possible, show you open UR apartments. Please understand that we only handle UR rentals and not regular residential rentals.
Be sure to read our FAQ to learn about some common things to consider.
The UR Rental Process
1. Contact Us
Send your specifications. We’ll search and send you options.
2. Look at properties
We’ll meet you or pick you up to view different properties.
3. Choose and apply
Once you find the one you want, we’ll put in an offer.
UR – A reliable, affordable alternative to private rentals
What's a UR apartment?
UR, the Japanese national government agency, provides over 740,000 apartment units nationwide at reasonable prices and with reasonable terms. Fukuoka has a large selection in many areas, and they’re popular among Japanese and foreigners alike. Also, as people often live in UR apartments for many years, many are partially or completely renovated before you move in.
These have a formalized and quite fast application process, as well as a friendly move-out process.
*Please note that UR does not permit viewing of some apartments until they are fully available.
Finding your UR room in Fukuoka
1. Fill out the contact form, call us, or email us, We’ll check what’s available, or keep your preferences in mind and contact you when something turns up. Listings are updated daily.
2. Take a private viewing of the rooms you’re interested in, narrow down your options, and choose one you like.
3. We’ll contact the water, gas, and electricity companies and get you all set up.
What you'll need for your application
1. Residence certificate (juminhyo) from your ward office
2. A valid visa and Japanese ID card (“alien registration card” or driver’s license; **short-term visas are not allowed**)
3. Income certificate (UR needs to see that your income is at least 4× the monthly rent). Otherwise, 14–15 months’ rent for the year + deposit + pro-rated balance of the month moving in.
4. 2 months’ deposit, which will be refunded in whole or in part when you move out, depending on wear and tear on the unit
No agent fee
For a regular property, you’ll usually pay a 1-month agent fee. UR has no fee.
No key money
Normal rentals often require a a non-refundable “gift” fee. UR has none.
No renewal fee
A normal rental usually requires a 1-month biannual fee. UR has no fee.
No guarantor needed
Most normal rentals require you to have a Japanese guarantor. UR does not.