Daito Jutaku Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Matsumoto) has conducted a survey and analysis of average rental prices for single-occupant properties (1R to 1LDK) in Tokyo's 23 wards, based on listing data from "Ii Heya Net," a rental brokerage website operated by the company, comparing the same period in 2025 and 2026. As average rents for single households in central Tokyo continue to surpass 100,000 yen, this report reveals the top 10 stations in the 23 wards where average rental prices (per square meter) have shown the most significant year-on-year increases over the past year. 1. Top 10 Stations in Tokyo 23 Wards with Rising Rents for Single-Occupant Properties This ranking focuses on major stations in Tokyo's 23 wards that had a minimum of 200 listed rental units in both years. To eliminate distortions caused by changes in unit sizes, average rents were standardized to a floor area of 25 square meters. This method allows for a clear comparison of pure rental price trends and growth rates across areas, unaffected by fluctuations in property supply. Rank Station Ward Year-on-Year Increase Rate※1 2025 Average Rent (25 sqm) (JPY)※2 2026 Average Rent (25 sqm) (JPY)※2 Difference (JPY) 1 Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome Shinjuku 129.1% 111,231 143,565 +32,334 2 Nakano-Shinbashi Nakano 128.5% 108,198 139,001 +30,803 3 Nakano-Fujimicho Nakano 128.4% 107,074 137,514 +30,440 4 Nishi-Nippori (Yamanote Line) Arakawa 122.8% 102,752 126,222 +23,470 5 Kami-Igusa Suginami 122.1% 79,757 97,415 +17,658 6 Tabata Kita 121.9% 101,531 123,796 +22,265 7 Sazaki Ota 118.8% 90,077 106,985 +16,908 8 Hongō-Sanchōme Bunkyo 117.9% 117,803 138,875 +21,072 9 Kami-Ikeshiki Nerima 117.6% 80,376 94,524 +14,148 10 Chikatetsu-Narimasu Itabashi 115.6% 78,723 91,016 +12,293 ※1 This ranking is based on the year-on-year increase rate of rent per square meter. ※2 To prevent data inconsistencies and enable a pure comparison of area values, rental prices are standardized t