Japan Rental Move-in Cost Calculator
Add up the initial costs of renting in Japan: deposit, key money, agent fee, advance rent, prorated rent, guarantor fee and more. Checks the agent fee against the legal cap.
FAQ
What is the legal cap on the agent fee?
Under the MLIT notice, the total from landlord and tenant is at most 1.1 × one month's rent (excl. tax); for residences, one party pays at most 0.55 × unless they agreed in advance.
How is prorated rent calculated?
(Rent + management fee) × days from move-in to month end ÷ days in that month, rounded down. Practices vary by property.
Is the total exact?
It is an estimate from your inputs. Check the actual contract or quote.