Is Akiruno City a good fit for living alone?

With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.

I want to keep rent as low as possible.

Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

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What's it like to live in
Akiruno City?

Served by JR Itsukaichi Line, with 5 stations in the area, including Musashiitsukaichi. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

5 stations Easy access to central Tokyo Comfortable living

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

15 supermarkets, 25 convenience stores

Transit Access

5 stations

Greenery

45 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥48,000–58,000 / month

Studio¥48,000–54,000

1K¥54,000–68,000

1DK/1LDK¥75,000–102,000

Areas a short walk from the station, or stops not served by express trains, tend to be more affordable. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs.
*Estimated from the area's average rent of ¥68,086 (an in-house estimate).

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Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Akiruno City.

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Stations in Akiruno City

Higashiakiryu Station Musashiitsukaichi Station Musashimasuto Station Musashihikita Station Akigawa Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Akiruno City a good fit for living alone?: With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.: Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

More Details

Considering it for a couple or family?

45 parks, 23 nurseries/kindergartens, 25 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥75,000–102,000 per month.

Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)

Supermarkets15

Convenience stores25

Cafes7

Restaurants48

Hospitals/clinics14

Parks45

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥101,142/m² (YoY +0.76%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥68,086
Population change	-2.05%

Sources: MLIT Land Price Survey / Statistics Bureau of Japan.
The area average rent is an in-house estimate, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.

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