I've heard Wakabayashi is cheaper — is that true?

Yes, rents run 5–15% below Aoba and Miyagino wards. A 1K typically costs ¥38,000–58,000.

How has the Tozai subway changed the ward?

Supply of new condominiums has increased sharply around Renbo and Yakushido, and direct access to Sendai Station has improved dramatically.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes — parks are plentiful and access to Aramachi and Nagamachi is easy, making it a solid choice for families.

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Rentals in Sendai Wakabayashi Ward

Historic streets meet convenient Tozai-subway living

65 rental properties in Wakabayashi Ward

41 updated this week · Last updated 2026/07/23

Located southeast of central Sendai. Historic neighborhoods such as Aramachi, Renbo and Kawaramachi retain their old townscape, while new condominiums are rising around the Tozai subway stations of Renbo and Yakushido.

Commute & access: Primarily served by the Tozai subway line (Renbo, Yakushido, Oroshimachi) and city buses. Sendai Station is 5–8 minutes away by subway.
Safety: Traditional neighborhood associations remain active on crime prevention and disaster drills. Low-rise housing keeps nights quiet.
Schools & education: Municipal schools such as Renbo-Koji, Wakabayashi and Rokugo primary schools, plus community facilities like the Wakabayashi Community Gym.
Shops & daily life: Independent shops along Aramachi Shotengai and Renbo-Koji, complemented by The Big Express Wakabayashi and the Sendai Oroshimachi Center.

Average rent in Wakabayashi Ward (our listings)

Average monthly rent by floor plan, calculated from listings currently published on SUMUIE (management fees excluded).

Floor plan	Average rent	Listings
Studio / 1K	¥42,105	38
1LDK	¥89,500	20
2K / 2DK	¥59,000	3
2LDK+	¥88,000	4

Source: calculated from 65 listings published on SUMUIE (as of 2026/07/24). Floor plans with fewer than 3 listings are omitted.

ボーノンANZ 201 1K

連坊駅 Walk6min

1K20m²1F40y oldL. steel

30,000/month

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Studio & 1K38 Family-size4 1LDK20 Pet-friendly7 No deposit / key money22 Newly built18 Near the station49 Auto-lock26 Under ¥50,00029

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FAQ for Wakabayashi Ward rentals

Q. I've heard Wakabayashi is cheaper — is that true?: Yes, rents run 5–15% below Aoba and Miyagino wards. A 1K typically costs ¥38,000–58,000.
Q. How has the Tozai subway changed the ward?: Supply of new condominiums has increased sharply around Renbo and Yakushido, and direct access to Sendai Station has improved dramatically.
Q. Is it family-friendly?: Yes — parks are plentiful and access to Aramachi and Nagamachi is easy, making it a solid choice for families.