Is Higashimurayama 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
Higashimurayama City?

Served by Seibu Kokubunji Line, Seibu Tamako Line, JR Musashino Line, with 9 stations in the area, including Akitsu. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population 9 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

29 supermarkets, 48 convenience stores

Transit Access

9 stations

Greenery

50 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥49,000–59,000 / month

Studio¥49,000–55,000

1K¥55,000–69,000

1DK/1LDK¥76,000–104,000

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 ¥69,306 (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 Higashimurayama City.

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Stations in Higashimurayama City

Kumegawa Station Yasaka Station Tamamizumi Station Shinshutsu Station Higashimurayama Station Musashidaiwa Station Akitsu Station Hagiyama Station Seibuen Station

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FAQ

Is Higashimurayama 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?

50 parks, 25 nurseries/kindergartens, 34 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥76,000–104,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets29

Convenience stores48

Cafes10

Restaurants74

Hospitals/clinics16

Parks50

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥221,781/m² (YoY +0.93%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥69,306
Population change	1.24%

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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