Housing

The Kanazawa University Co-op (Kanazawa University Student Co-operative Union) handles a large number of tenements such as apartments and condominiums, and introduces the students to such housing facilities. It has ties to almost all of the real estate agencies located around the university, making it very convenient when you are looking for a place to live. For international students who have decided to come to Kanazawa University, the university will also offer support such as looking for a place for them to live and helping in the procedures necessary to sign the lease.

Average rent in Kanazawa

Compared to large metropolises such as Tokyo or Kyoto, apartments can be leased for more reasonable fees in Kanazawa. The average size and rent for rooms in major Japanese cities are as follows.

City	Average Rent	Room Size
Kanazawa	46,000yen	8.8-jo (approx. 14.30 square meters)
Tokyo	55,000yen	7.7-jo (approx. 12.50 square meters)
Kyoto	55,000yen	8.4-jo (approx. 13.65 square meters)
Osaka	53,000yen	8.2-jo (approx. 13.32 square meters)

* Common services charge is not included
* Electricity, gas, and water fees are not included
* Figures based on a 2008 survey on consumer lifestyles of university students conducted by the University Student Co-op.

Introduction to Housing Around Kanazawa University

The following types of housing are available for international students.

Condominiums and Apartments
Kanazawa University International House
Kanazawa International House / Ishikawa International Students House
Student Dormitories

Condominiums and Apartments

Almost all international students live in private apartment houses. The rent differs according to the location and the size of the room. You should be aware that in almost all cases, you will have to pay a deposit (shiki-kin) and key money (rei-kin) when moving in, making it necessary to have a substantial amount of money on hand in the beginning.

Kanazawa University International House

This in located on the Kakuma Campus, and is available for use by international students studying under the Japanese Government Scholarship and short-term exchange students.

Number of rooms: 68
Occupancy: Single use
Room charge: 7,700 yen/month
Common services charge: 2,000 yen/month
Deposit (when moving in): 20,000 yen/month
Utilities: Actual costs

Kanazawa International House / Ishikawa International Students House

This is located about 20 minutes on foot from the Kakuma Campus. Single rooms as well as double-occupancy rooms for married couples are available.

Number of rooms: 98 (single 86; double 12)
Occupancy: Singles and married couples
Room charges: Single 22,300 yen/month; Double 29,700/month)
Admittance fee (when moving in): Single 22,300 yen; Double 29,700 yen)
Utilities: Actual expenses

Student Dormitories

There are two men’s dormitories and one women’s dormitory located about 40 to 60 minutes by bus from the Kakuma campus. A new student dormitory is also currently under construction.