Student-Friendly Rentals/Housing in Ikebukuro?

Hey everyone,

I’ll be studying abroad at Tokyo International University (Ikebukuro campus) from August to December (about 4 months). I need to stay off-campus due to medical reasons, so I’m trying to figure out housing.

I’ve been looking into options like Dash Living, but I’m not sure how reliable or worth it they are. I’m also honestly a bit nervous about doing an international lease since I’m young, it’s such a short stay, and I don’t really understand how renting works in Japan.

Does anyone have experience with:

• Short-term rentals in Tokyo (especially near Ikebukuro)?
• Dash Living or similar companies?
• The general process of renting as a foreign student?

Any recommendations, advice, or things to avoid would really help. Thanks so much 🙏