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What's it like to live in
Hachioji City?

Served by Hakkousen, JR Yokohama Line, Jr Chuuousen, with 22 stations in the area, including Hachiouji Minami No. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping
78 supermarkets, 221 convenience stores
Transit Access
23 stations
Greenery
452 parks
Rent Affordability
Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide
¥48,000–58,000 / month
Studio¥48,000–55,000
1K¥55,000–68,000
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 ¥68,266 (an in-house estimate).
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Stations in Hachioji City

Mejirodai StationChuodaigaku-Meiseidaigaku StationKeiohachioji StationKeio-Horinouchi StationKeiokatakura StationHachioji StationHachiojiminamino StationKitahachioji StationKitano StationMinamiosawa StationOtsuka-Teikyodaigaku StationKomiya StationYamada StationMatsugatani StationKatakura StationHazama StationNishihachioji StationNaganuma StationTakao StationTakaosanguchi Station

Nearby Areas

Akiruno CityFrom ¥68,086 →Tama CityFrom ¥66,639 →Akishima CityFrom ¥66,615 →Machida CityFrom ¥70,367 →Midori Ward, SagamiharaFrom ¥70,919 →

FAQ

Is Hachioji 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?
452 parks, 131 nurseries/kindergartens, 204 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥75,000–102,000 per month.
Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)
Supermarkets78
Convenience stores221
Cafes105
Restaurants499
Hospitals/clinics84
Parks452

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)
Avg. land price¥156,559/m² (YoY +1.03%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)¥68,266
Population change0.32%

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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Last updated: June 2026