Sharehouse

What is a share house? About

"Share house" refers to a type of rental housing where multiple tenants share a single residence (mainly a detached house or a unit in an apartment).
In recent years, it has been attracting attention as a new way of living!

When living in a share house, we will explain the history of share houses, the unique features of XROSS HOUSE, and common questions.

The charm of a share house lies in
its "convenience" × "interaction with people" sharehouse

A share house is a type of housing where multiple residents share one home, having private rooms while sharing spaces such as kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms. Furnished with furniture and appliances, it is attractive because initial costs can be kept low. Many properties require no security deposit, key money, or brokerage fees, making it easy to move in.

Through the common spaces, natural interactions with other residents occur, creating opportunities for friendship and information exchange.

With XROSS HOUSE properties, you are sure to find one that fits your lifestyle!

XROSS HOUSE share houses offer "4 Zeros!" points

\ Start new life with peace of mind /

XROSS HOUSE share houses are perfect for students, working professionals,
and international students who want to minimize initial costs.

Zero deposit (0 yen) – Cut down big initial costs!

In a typical rental, a security deposit of 1 to 2 months rent is required.
At XROSS HOUSE share houses, the deposit is zero! There are no costs at all.
Even without significant savings, you can start a new life right away.

Zero key money (0 yen) – No need to pay “gratitude” to the owner!

The key money that is usually required when renting is also not needed at XROSS HOUSE.
There is no need to give up thinking, "I want to move, but the initial cost is too high..."

Zero agency fee (0 yen) – No cost for the agency!

When signing a rental contract, brokerage fees (usually about one month’s rent) are also zero.
At XROSS HOUSE, we manage our own properties, so all unnecessary middle costs are completely eliminated.

Zero furniture and appliance cost (0 yen) – Start a comfortable life from the day you move in!

In a typical rental, furniture and appliances are not included, and purchasing them can cost hundreds of thousands of yen.
At XROSS HOUSE, bed, refrigerator, washing machine, TV, microwave, and all necessary equipment are fully provided. You can move in with just one suitcase and start your new life from the very day you move in.

XROSS HOUSE share house fees fee

Feature 1: Rent a home with 0 yen for deposit, key money, and agency fees!

At XROSS HOUSE share houses, you only pay a flat initial fee of 30,000 yen!
In typical rentals, a security deposit, key money, and agent fee each cost one month’s rent, so if you truly want to minimize initial costs, XROSS HOUSE share houses and furnished apartments are the best choice.

• ※Estimated initial cost based on the average rent and maintenance fee (approx. 78,000 yen / maintenance fee approx. 4,600 yen) for living alone in the four major metropolitan areas (including Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka).
• ※"FY 2023 Housing Market Trend Survey" (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Housing Bureau)
• ※Estimated Cost of Furniture and Appliances | Survey by XROSS HOUSE

Feature 2: Rent is affordable, with many properties priced below the market rate!

Compared to renting a single-person apartment, you can keep costs much lower.

	In the case of rental* (Average rent for living alone in 23 wards: 84,000 yen)	Sharehouse
Rent	84,000 yen	24,800 yen～
Management fee	5,000 yen	-
Utility costs	10,000 yen	Common service fee Flat rate15,000 yen
Consumables	5,000 yen
System usage fee	-	1,500 yen （Tax included）
Total	104,000 yen	41,300 yen～

• As of June 2022, calculated based on the average rent of properties within a 10-minute walk from the station, according to LIFULL HOME’S "Rent Market".

Save as much as 60,000 yen!

About Shared Facilities facility

In the common areas of a share house, you will find a kitchen with cooking utensils, free-to-use washing machines, shower rooms, and toilets, providing everything needed for a comfortable life.
Supplies such as hair dryers, toilet paper, and hand soap are also included, so you can start your new life right away with minimal belongings. The common areas are also maintained with cleaning support by the management company.
Many properties also feature a living space where residents can naturally interact with each other, making it attractive to enjoy communal living with a comfortable sense of distance.

• Kitchen equipped with cooking utensils.
  
• Free-to-use washing machine.
  
• Shower rooms are private booths.
  
• Toilets with bidets
  

Supplied with amenities such as hair dryers,
toilet paper, and hand soap.

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About the history of share houses history

The origin of share houses overseas

The prototype of share houses comes from student dormitories and room-sharing culture in Western countries. Especially in the United States and the United Kingdom, it was common for students and young people to rent apartments together to reduce high rent costs.

This culture became not only a means of saving money but also a lifestyle that values interaction with others. In the West, houses with private rooms but shared kitchens and living rooms became popular as "share houses," widely used by international students and young professionals.

The beginning of share houses in Japan

In Japan, the concept of share houses began to attract attention in the early 2000s. At first, they were introduced as guesthouses for foreigners or as inexpensive housing options.

Later, due to rising housing costs in urban areas, the desire to alleviate the loneliness of living alone, and the increase in young people seeking interaction with foreigners, the share house market expanded. Especially appealing was the availability of furnished apartments with low initial costs, which attracted people moving to cities or changing jobs.

Around 2005, women-only, design-focused, and concept-based share houses centered on hobbies or professions began to appear. With the spread of social media, their appeal as a lifestyle spread through word of mouth, and share houses became established not only as “cheap housing” but also as a “lifestyle choice.”

Modern share houses

Nowadays, share houses have diversified as follows:

● Themed (for creators, English learning, farming experience, etc.)
● Women-only, foreigner-friendly, LGBTQ-friendly
● For remote workers (with Wi-Fi and coworking spaces)

Share houses are no longer just "places to live," but are now embraced in urban areas across generations as "a lifestyle of connection" and "a place for self-realization."