Living Space

Here we have some floor plans that are typical of the sort of housing you may find in 2030 Japan.
Rent ranges between 50,000 to 350,000 yen / month depending on size and location. Typically you will need key money and a security deposit, each equal to two months rent. "Key money" is a one time payment to the landlord for the honor of renting from him. Rental renewal is every two years, and has a small contract fee. When you move out the cost of cleaning and repairs is always deducted from your security deposit before it is returned. Cats are often allowed, dogs much less often.

Here are some examples;

The small 416 square foot, one room, apartment with traditional separate toilet and bathing rooms. The kitchen is quite large by traditional apartment standards. Rent is about 40,000 to 60,000 y.

The medium 520 square foot, two room, apartment traditional separate toilet and bathing rooms. The entry closet is huge and serves as general storage. The kitchen includes a stand up pantry. Rent is about 50,000 to 70,000 y. 

Almost the same 520 square foot unit is this apartment with a western style bathroom. It has a small entry closet and a large storage closet off the main room. The kitchen is minimal - preferred by men who do next to no cooking at home. Rent is about 50,000 to 70,000 y.

The 572 square foot, long luxury, two room apartment. It has several closets, traditional separate toilet and bath, a nice kitchen and generously sized rooms. Rent is about 60,000 to 90,000 y. 

The 702 square foot, family corner apartment. It has two bedrooms, with the one off the kitchen usually used by parents and the other by children. The kitchen is a bit small but has a large closet. There is a traditional toilet and bath arrangement. The living area offers a great view with its corner windows.   Rent is about 90,000 to 120,000 y.

The new standard in large apartment buildings, the 1000 square foot, three bedroom unit. It has both an entry closet and a larger storage room. The bathroom is western style. The kitchen is an open concept to take advantage of the main room's natural light. All bedrooms have built in closets. Rent is about 100,000 to 200,000 y. depending mostly on location with in the building.

A house!

 

First floor of this traditional duplex type house, 727 square foot. Most meals are taken at the kitchen table, while the tatami room acts as formal dining room. There is a washer-dryer off the kitchen. Usually there is a small side yard 10ft wide, which may be converted to a drive way and there is a 20ft back yard. 

Second floor of the house has three bedrooms and a large storage room. Also there is the traditional separate toilet and bath rooms. Parents usually take the middle bedroom, but that is entirely a personal choice. Rent is about 100,000 to 200,000 y. Of course you will not find many houses near urban centers.