Area Guide
Explore Chuo Ward, Sapporo
Get a little closer to the place that caught your interest.
Explore Chuo Ward, Sapporo through housing costs, transport and local connections.
Chuo Ward, Sapporo at a glance
- HousingPrivate rentals averaged ¥62,609 per month in 2023.
- City office and getting startedCheck the Chuo Ward Office location. Ward-office information is distinct from support services available across Sapporo.
- SupportA city-commissioned service where foreign residents of Sapporo can ask about daily-life concerns. Check the official page for current access methods and languages.
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Chuo Ward, Sapporo · monthly average
- ¥62,609per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥46,022 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥54,236 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥81,849 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥92,650 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥110,992 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥76,978 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
City office and getting started
City office
Chuo Ward Office, Sapporo
Minami 3-jo Nishi 11-chome, Chuo-ku, SapporoCheck the Chuo Ward Office location. Ward-office information is distinct from support services available across Sapporo.
- Chuo Ward Office (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Sapporo CityInformation checked: 2026-09-30
Getting-started procedures
Procedures differ depending on your previous address, household, insurance and family circumstances. Use the official guidance to check what applies when moving into Sapporo.
- Moving into Sapporo (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Sapporo CityInformation checked: 2026-09-30
Support
Consultation
SAPPORO HELP DESK for Foreign Residents
A city-commissioned service where foreign residents of Sapporo can ask about daily-life concerns. Check the official page for current access methods and languages.
Scope: Sapporo citywide
- SAPPORO HELP DESK for Foreign Residents (opens in a new tab)
Sapporo International Communication Plaza FoundationInformation checked: 2026-09-30
Learning Japanese
SICPF Japanese Language Program
Japanese-language programs provided through the Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation. Check the official page for current courses and eligibility.
Operator: Designated or international association
- SICPF Japanese Language Program (opens in a new tab)
Sapporo International Communication Plaza FoundationInformation checked: 2026-09-30
Daily life
A Guide to Living in Sapporo
A multilingual starting point for procedures, support and daily-life information.
- A Guide to Living in Sapporo (opens in a new tab)
Sapporo International Communication Plaza FoundationInformation checked: 2026-09-30
- A Guide to Living in Sapporo (opens in a new tab)
Waste disposal in Sapporo
Check the basic rules for sorting and disposing of waste. Use current address-specific information for collection days.
- Waste disposal (opens in a new tab)
Sapporo International Communication Plaza FoundationInformation checked: 2026-09-30
- Waste disposal (opens in a new tab)