Is Chichibu 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
Chichibu City?

Served by Seibutetsudou Seibu Chichibu Sen, with 11 stations in the area, including Seibu Chichibu. Rent here runs well below the Saitama average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

11 stations Easy access to central Tokyo Affordable rent

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

12 supermarkets, 15 convenience stores

Transit Access

11 stations

Greenery

8 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥34,000–42,000 / month

Studio¥34,000–39,000

1K¥39,000–49,000

1DK/1LDK¥54,000–73,000

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 ¥48,850 (an in-house estimate).

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Furnished apartments, ready to move in

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

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Stations in Chichibu City

Mibukuchi Station Wadokurotani Station Onohara Station Kagemori Station Ohanahata Station Bushunakagawa Station Bushuhino Station Urayamakuchi Station Shiroku Station Chichibu Station Seibuchichibu Station

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FAQ

Is Chichibu 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?

8 parks, 22 nurseries/kindergartens, 31 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥54,000–73,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets12

Convenience stores15

Cafes1

Restaurants44

Hospitals/clinics9

Parks8

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥66,233/m² (YoY +-0.13%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥48,850
Population change	-6.11%

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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