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Akita City at a glance

Housing costs

Private rentals in Akita City · monthly average
¥49,993per month

As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.

Average rent by total floor area
Total floor areaAverage monthly rent
29 m² or less¥39,089
30–49 m²¥48,779
50–69 m²¥57,293
70–99 m²¥69,286
100–149 m²¥61,415
150 m² or more¥56,282
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.
2023 Housing and Land Survey, Table 130  (opens in a new tab)

Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29

Getting to and around the area

Use Akita Chuo Kotsu's information to check local bus routes and timetables.

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Ways to connect locally

Scope: Akita prefecturewide

Find exchange, Japanese learning and volunteering information through Akita International Association. Its coverage is prefecturewide.

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