Is Chofu 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
Chofu City?

Served by Keio Line, Keiou Dentetsu Sagamiharasen, with 9 stations in the area, including Choufu. Rent here is a bit below the Tokyo average.

Growing population Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

49 supermarkets, 107 convenience stores

Transit Access

9 stations

Greenery

99 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥63,000–77,000 / month

Studio¥63,000–72,000

1K¥72,000–91,000

1DK/1LDK¥100,000–136,000

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 ¥90,621 (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 Chofu City.

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Stations in Chofu City

Tsutsujikeoka Station Keiotamakawa Station Senkawa Station Kokuryo Station Fuda Station Shibasaki Station Nishichofu Station Chofu Station Tobitakyu Station

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FAQ

Is Chofu 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?

99 parks, 45 nurseries/kindergartens, 58 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥100,000–136,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets49

Convenience stores107

Cafes78

Restaurants305

Hospitals/clinics18

Parks99

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥422,893/m² (YoY +3.64%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥90,621
Population change	5.92%

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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