Ready to look for a place? This short lesson helps you ask and confirm practical rental details in polite Japanese. Practice saying the phrases aloud and use them when contacting agents or landlords.
Level B1: In this lesson (120) you'll learn and practice useful polite phrases to ask about availability, rent, deposits, utilities, furnishings, pets, viewings, and applications when renting an apartment. These CEFR-aligned phrases are great for real conversations with agents or landlords — listen, repeat, then use them to arrange viewings and start the application.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Ask if a listing is still available and how much the rent is.
Request address and photos, ask about utilities, deposit, and lease length.
Arrange a viewing and start the application process (Level B1).
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
___にあるアパートに興味があります。
___ ni aru apāto ni kyōmi ga arimasu.
I'm interested in the apartment on ___.
Meaning: I'm interested in the apartment on ___.
When to use: Use this to tell an agent which listing or location you mean. Put an address, street name, or area in the blank. Use にある to indicate the apartment's location.
Tip: Don't use のある here for locations — use にある to show where the apartment is.
渋谷にあるアパートに興味があります。
Shibuya ni aru apāto ni kyōmi ga arimasu.
I'm interested in the apartment in Shibuya.
駅前にあるアパートに興味があります。詳細を教えてください。
Ekimae ni aru apāto ni kyōmi ga arimasu. Shōsai o oshiete kudasai.
I'm interested in the apartment in front of the station. Please tell me the details.
そのアパートはまだ空いていますか。
Sono apāto wa mada aite imasu ka.
Is the apartment still available?
Meaning: Is the apartment still available?
When to use: Ask this to confirm whether the listing is still open to rent. 「空いていますか」 checks if the unit is vacant/available.
オンラインの写真を見ました。まだそのアパートはまだ空いていますか。
Onrain no shashin o mimashita. Mada sono apāto wa mada aite imasu ka.
I saw the pictures online. Is that apartment still available?
募集が終了しているかもしれません。確認して：そのアパートはまだ空いていますか。
Boshū ga shūryō shite iru kamoshiremasen. Kakunin shite: Sono apāto wa mada aite imasu ka.
The listing might be closed. Please check: is the apartment still available?
家賃は月いくらですか。
Yachin wa tsuki ikura desu ka.
How much is the rent per month?
Meaning: How much is the rent per month?
When to use: Use this to ask the monthly cost. Include 月 (per month) to make the timeframe clear.
Tip: Beginners sometimes ask just 'いくらですか' — include 家賃は月 to make it clear you're asking monthly rent.
部屋の広さはいいです。家賃は月いくらですか。
Heya no hirosa wa ii desu. Yachin wa tsuki ikura desu ka.
The room size is good. How much is the rent per month?
光熱費が入るかで予算が変わります。家賃は月いくらですか。
Kōnetsuhi ga hairu ka de yosan ga kawarimasu. Yachin wa tsuki ikura desu ka.
My budget depends on utilities. How much is the rent per month?
光熱費は家賃に含まれていますか。
Kōnetsuhi wa yachin ni fukumarete imasu ka.
Are utilities included in the rent?
Meaning: Are utilities included in the rent?
When to use: Ask this to confirm whether electricity, gas, water are part of the rent. Use に含まれていますか to ask if something is included.
家賃は安めですが、光熱費は家賃に含まれていますか。
Yachin wa yasume desu ga, kōnetsuhi wa yachin ni fukumarete imasu ka.
The rent is a bit low — are utilities included in the rent?
学生向けのプランですか。光熱費は家賃に含まれていますか。
Gakusei-muke no puran desu ka. Kōnetsuhi wa yachin ni fukumarete imasu ka.
Is this a student plan? Are utilities included in the rent?
敷金はいくらですか。
Shikikin wa ikura desu ka.
How much is the security deposit?
Meaning: How much is the security deposit?
When to use: Use this to ask about upfront deposit payments (敷金). In Japan this is often required and may be listed as 敷金 or 保証金.
契約前に費用を確認します。敷金はいくらですか。
Keiyaku mae ni hiyō o kakunin shimasu. Shikikin wa ikura desu ka.
I'll check costs before signing. How much is the security deposit?
敷金と礼金をまとめて教えてください：敷金はいくらですか。
Shikikin to reikin o matomete oshiete kudasai: Shikikin wa ikura desu ka.
Please tell me deposit and key money together: how much is the security deposit?
いつ部屋を見に行けますか。
Itsu heya o mi ni ikemasu ka.
When can I come see the apartment?
Meaning: When can I come see the apartment?
When to use: Ask this when you want to arrange a viewing. 内見（ないけん）と同じ意味で使えます。
今週末に見たいです。いつ部屋を見に行けますか。
Konshū-matsu ni mitai desu. Itsu heya o mi ni ikemasu ka.
I want to see it this weekend. When can I come see the apartment?
仕事の後でも大丈夫ですか？いつ部屋を見に行けますか。
Shigoto no ato demo daijōbu desu ka? Itsu heya o mi ni ikemasu ka.
Is after work okay? When can I come see the apartment?
住所と写真を送っていただけますか。
Jūsho to shashin o okutte itadakemasu ka.
Could you send me the address and photos?
Meaning: Could you send me the address and photos?
When to use: Use this polite request when you need the listing address and photos sent to you. The phrase uses 丁寧な依頼語 (itadakemasu ka).
ありがとうございます。住所と写真を送っていただけますか。
Arigatō gozaimasu. Jūsho to shashin o okutte itadakemasu ka.
Thank you. Could you send me the address and photos?
もう一度確認したいので、住所と写真を送っていただけますか。
Mō ichido kakunin shitai node, jūsho to shashin o okutte itadakemasu ka.
I'd like to double-check — could you send the address and photos?
契約期間はどのくらいですか。
Keiyaku kikan wa dono kurai desu ka.
How long is the lease?
Meaning: How long is the lease?
When to use: Ask about the contract length. 契約期間 is the natural phrase for lease length in Japanese.
短期で探しています。契約期間はどのくらいですか。
Tanki de sagashite imasu. Keiyaku kikan wa dono kurai desu ka.
I'm looking for a short-term place. How long is the lease?
最低契約期間を知りたいです。契約期間はどのくらいですか。
Saitei keiyaku kikan o shiritai desu. Keiyaku kikan wa dono kurai desu ka.
I want to know the minimum contract period. How long is the lease?
建物に___はありますか。
Tatemono ni ___ wa arimasu ka.
Is there ___ in the building?
Meaning: Is there ___ in the building?
When to use: Use this to ask about building facilities or features. Put a facility (e.g., エレベーター) in the blank: 建物にエレベーターはありますか。
Tip: Watch particles: use に to mark the building and は after the thing (建物にエレベーターはありますか).
重い荷物があります。建物にエレベーターはありますか。
Omoi nimotsu ga arimasu. Tatemono ni erebētā wa arimasu ka.
I have heavy luggage. Is there an elevator in the building?
宅配ボックスは便利です。建物に宅配ボックスはありますか。
Takuhai bokkusu wa benri desu. Tatemono ni takuhai bokkusu wa arimasu ka.
Package lockers are convenient. Is there a package locker in the building?
申し込みをしたいです。
Mōshikomi o shitai desu.
I'd like to fill out an application.
Meaning: I'd like to fill out an application.
When to use: Say this when you're ready to start the rental application process. It's a natural way to indicate you want to apply.
ほかの条件も大丈夫です。申し込みをしたいです。
Hoka no jōken mo daijōbu desu. Mōshikomi o shitai desu.
Other terms are fine. I'd like to fill out an application.
内見して気に入りました。申し込みをしたいです。
Naiken shite ki ni入りました. Mōshikomi o shitai desu.
I saw the place and liked it. I'd like to apply.
一番早い入居日はいつですか。
Ichiban hayai nyūkyo-bi wa itsu desu ka.
What is the earliest move-in date?
Meaning: What is the earliest move-in date?
When to use: Ask this to find out the soonest date you can move in. 入居日 is the standard term for move-in date.
今月中に入りたいです。一番早い入居日はいつですか。
Kongetsu-chū ni hairitai desu. Ichiban hayai nyūkyo-bi wa itsu desu ka.
I want to move in this month. What is the earliest move-in date?
家具を揃えたいので、一番早い入居日はいつですか教えてください。
Kagu o soroetai node, ichiban hayai nyūkyo-bi wa itsu desu ka oshiete kudasai.
I want to prepare furniture — please tell me the earliest move-in date.
この部屋は家具付きですか、それとも家具なしですか。
Kono heya wa kagu-tsuki desu ka, soretomo kagu nashi desu ka.
Is the apartment furnished or unfurnished?
Meaning: Is the apartment furnished or unfurnished?
When to use: Use this to confirm whether furniture comes with the room. Ask '家具付き' or '家具なし' in one sentence.
短期の滞在ですか？この部屋は家具付きですか、それとも家具なしですか。
Tanki no taizai desu ka? Kono heya wa kagu-tsuki desu ka, soretomo kagu nashi desu ka.
Is this a short-term stay? Is this room furnished or unfurnished?
写真で見ると家具がありますね。この部屋は家具付きですか、それとも家具なしですか。
Shashin de miru to kagu ga arimasu ne. Kono heya wa kagu-tsuki desu ka, soretomo kagu nashi desu ka.
I see furniture in the photo. Is the room furnished or unfurnished?
ペットは飼えますか。
Petto wa kaemasu ka.
Are pets allowed?
Meaning: Are pets allowed?
When to use: Ask this to check whether keeping animals is permitted. 'ペットは飼えますか' is natural in conversation.
小さい犬を飼っています。ペットは飼えますか。
Chiisai inu o katte imasu. Petto wa kaemasu ka.
I have a small dog. Are pets allowed?
猫を連れて行く可能性があります。ペットは飼えますか、それとも不可ですか。
Neko o tsurete iku kanōsei ga arimasu. Petto wa kaemasu ka, soretomo fuka desu ka.
I may bring a cat. Are pets allowed or not?
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Arranging a viewing after seeing a listing online
What does Anna ask to arrange?
Anna
渋谷にあるアパートに興味があります。まだそのアパートはまだ空いていますか。
Shibuya ni aru apāto ni kyōmi ga arimasu. Mada sono apāto wa mada aite imasu ka.
I'm interested in the apartment in Shibuya. Is that apartment still available?
David
はい、まだ空いています。家賃は月いくらですかと知りたいですか？
Hai, mada aite imasu. Yachin wa tsuki ikura desu ka to shiritai desu ka?
Yes, it's still available. Do you want to know how much the rent is per month?
Anna
はい、お願いします。光熱費は家賃に含まれていますか。そして、いつ部屋を見に行けますか。
Hai, onegaishimasu. Kōnetsuhi wa yachin ni fukumarete imasu ka. Soshite, itsu heya o mi ni ikemasu ka.
Yes, please. Are utilities included in the rent? And when can I come see the apartment?
David
光熱費は別です。今週土曜日に内見できます。住所と写真を送っていただけますか。
Kōnetsuhi wa betsu desu. Konshū doyōbi ni naiken dekimasu. Jūsho to shashin o okutte itadakemasu ka.
Utilities are separate. You can view it this Saturday. Could you send me the address and photos?
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which Japanese sentence asks whether utilities are included in the rent?
How do you politely ask 'When can I come see the apartment?'
Which phrase asks about a security deposit?
You want to know if pets are allowed. Which sentence do you use?
I saw the place and liked it. I'd like to fill out an application.
内見して気に入りました。手続きに進みたいです。___
Naiken shite ki ni入りました. Tetsuzuki ni susumitai desu. ___
I have heavy luggage, so I want to check whether there is an elevator in the building.
重い荷物があるので、建物に___を確認したいです。
Omoi nimotsu ga aru node, tatemono ni ___ o kakunin shitai desu.
I liked the photos. Is a viewing possible? When can I come see the apartment?
写真で気に入りました。内見は可能ですか？___
Shashin de ki ni入りました. Naiken wa kanō desu ka? ___
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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Say this phrase out loud:
___にあるアパートに興味があります。
___ ni aru apāto ni kyōmi ga arimasu.
I'm interested in the apartment on ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
そのアパートはまだ空いていますか。
Sono apāto wa mada aite imasu ka.
Is the apartment still available?
Say this phrase out loud:
家賃は月いくらですか。
Yachin wa tsuki ikura desu ka.
How much is the rent per month?
Say this phrase out loud:
光熱費は家賃に含まれていますか。
Kōnetsuhi wa yachin ni fukumarete imasu ka.
Are utilities included in the rent?
Say this phrase out loud:
敷金はいくらですか。
Shikikin wa ikura desu ka.
How much is the security deposit?
Say this phrase out loud:
いつ部屋を見に行けますか。
Itsu heya o mi ni ikemasu ka.
When can I come see the apartment?
Say this phrase out loud:
住所と写真を送っていただけますか。
Jūsho to shashin o okutte itadakemasu ka.
Could you send me the address and photos?
Say this phrase out loud:
契約期間はどのくらいですか。
Keiyaku kikan wa dono kurai desu ka.
How long is the lease?
Say this phrase out loud:
建物に___はありますか。
Tatemono ni ___ wa arimasu ka.
Is there ___ in the building?
Say this phrase out loud:
申し込みをしたいです。
Mōshikomi o shitai desu.
I'd like to fill out an application.
Say this phrase out loud:
一番早い入居日はいつですか。
Ichiban hayai nyūkyo-bi wa itsu desu ka.
What is the earliest move-in date?
Say this phrase out loud:
この部屋は家具付きですか、それとも家具なしですか。
Kono heya wa kagu-tsuki desu ka, soretomo kagu nashi desu ka.
