Is Chuo 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
Chuo City?

Served by Toei Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, with 22 stations in the area, including Ningyouchou. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

435 supermarkets, 1636 convenience stores

Transit Access

186 stations

Greenery

1392 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥117,000–142,000 / month

Studio¥117,000–134,000

1K¥134,000–167,000

1DK/1LDK¥184,000–251,000

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 ¥167,491 (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 Chuo City.

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Stations in Chuo City

Kyobashi Station Ningyocho Station Hatchobori Station Kachidoki Station Kodenmacho Station Shinnihonhashi Station Nihonbashi Station Tsukishima Station Higashiginza Station Hamacho Station Tsukiji Station Tsukijishijo Station Kayabacho Station Ginza Station Bakurocho Station

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FAQ

Is Chuo 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?

1392 parks, 560 nurseries/kindergartens, 639 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥184,000–251,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets435

Convenience stores1636

Cafes1604

Restaurants5399

Hospitals/clinics326

Parks1392

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥8,061,125/m² (YoY +2.33%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥167,491
Population change	19.83%

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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