# housing-assist MCP Server

> ▎ Tokyo housing market data for foreigners. Search 18,000+ weekly-scraped rental listings, compare Tokyo's 23 wards, estimate move-in costs, and get data-backed

- Price: Free to connect · provider's own fees apply
- URL: https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/catalog/mcps/x-mcp-housingassist-tokyo-housing
- Source: Smithery https://smithery.ai/server/housingassist/tokyo-housing
- Rank this week: #13 (score 58)

## Install

```
npx -y @smithery/cli install housingassist/tokyo-housing --client claude
```
- Remote: https://housingassist.run.tools

## Tools (7)

- `search_listings`: Search rental listings in Tokyo. Returns up to 5 matching listings with rent, layout, station, deal score, and a link to the original listing page.
- `get_neighborhood_info`: Get neighborhood market statistics for a Tokyo ward. Includes average rents by layout (1R, 1K, 1LDK, 2LDK), foreigner acceptance rate, key money rates, listing volume, disaster ris…
- `estimate_move_in_cost`: Calculate total move-in costs for a Japanese rental apartment. Breaks down deposit, key money, agent fee, guarantor fee, insurance, and lock change.
- `get_buy_vs_rent`: Compare buying vs renting in a Tokyo ward. Shows median condo price, estimated monthly mortgage, rental yield, and break-even analysis.
- `ward_matchmaker`: Find the best Tokyo wards matching budget, lifestyle, and commute. Scores 23 wards on affordability, safety, foreigner-friendliness, and lifestyle match.
- `lease_renewal_analyzer`: Analyze whether to renew a lease or move. Compares renewal costs vs moving costs, shows market position, and provides negotiation talking points.
- `negotiation_intelligence`: Get data-backed negotiation strategies for rental agreements. Provides ward-specific leverage analysis and success likelihood for negotiating key money, deposit, rent, and agent fe…

## FAQ

### What is the housing-assist MCP Server?

▎ Tokyo housing market data for foreigners. Search 18,000+ weekly-scraped rental listings, compare Tokyo's 23 wards, estimate move-in costs, and get data-backed. It is listed on Smithery and ranks #13 (score 58) in ListeningMind.AI's weekly picks.

### How do I install the housing-assist MCP Server?

Run npx -y @smithery/cli install housingassist/tokyo-housing --client claude in a terminal to add it to Claude Desktop. For Cursor, use --client cursor.

### Do I need an API key?

The provider lists no required settings.

### Which tools does it provide?

7 tools: search_listings, get_neighborhood_info, estimate_move_in_cost, get_buy_vs_rent, ward_matchmaker, lease_renewal_analyzer, negotiation_intelligence.

### How much does it cost?

Free to connect · provider's own fees apply. The provider may charge for use on its own terms.

### Can I trust it?

Checks passed: Own homepage, Live endpoint, Clear description. Skim a server or repository you have not used before connecting it.