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Otsu City at a glance

Housing costs

Private rentals in Otsu City · monthly average
¥57,719per 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¥44,432
30–49 m²¥58,339
50–69 m²¥68,016
70–99 m²¥69,667
100–149 m²¥67,365
150 m² or more¥55,835
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

Otsu's northern and southern area maps show connections between buses and trains.

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Ways to connect locally

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Find international exchange activities and Japanese learning information through Otsu International Goodwill Association.

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