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Shimonoseki City at a glance

Housing costs

Private rentals in Shimonoseki City · monthly average
¥49,400per 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¥35,945
30–49 m²¥47,893
50–69 m²¥56,659
70–99 m²¥62,640
100–149 m²¥58,363
150 m² or more¥62,549
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

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