Is Hiratsuka 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
Hiratsuka City?

Served by Jr Toukaidouhonsen, with 1 stations in the area, including Hiratsuka. Rent here runs well below the Kanagawa average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

28 supermarkets, 88 convenience stores

Transit Access

1 stations

Greenery

144 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥46,000–56,000 / month

Studio¥46,000–53,000

1K¥53,000–66,000

1DK/1LDK¥73,000–99,000

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 ¥66,015 (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 Hiratsuka City.

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Stations in Hiratsuka City

Hiratsuka Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Hiratsuka 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?

144 parks, 51 nurseries/kindergartens, 57 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥73,000–99,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets28

Convenience stores88

Cafes15

Restaurants102

Hospitals/clinics13

Parks144

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥155,778/m² (YoY +1.54%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥66,015
Population change	0.08%

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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