Is Ichikawa 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
Ichikawa City?

Served by Toei Shinjuku Line, Jr Soubukaisokusen, JR Musashino Line, with 16 stations in the area, including Myouden. 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

56 supermarkets, 161 convenience stores

Transit Access

18 stations

Greenery

231 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥59,000–71,000 / month

Studio¥59,000–67,000

1K¥67,000–84,000

1DK/1LDK¥92,000–126,000

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 ¥83,811 (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 Ichikawa City.

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Stations in Ichikawa City

Futamatashinmachi Station Kitagunifun Station Minamiyukitoku Station Konodai Station Omachi Station Myoden Station Ichikawa Station Ichikawashiohama Station Ichikawaono Station Ichikawamama Station Honhachiman Station Kanno Station Yukinori Station Onigoe Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Ichikawa 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?

231 parks, 91 nurseries/kindergartens, 98 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥92,000–126,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets56

Convenience stores161

Cafes30

Restaurants160

Hospitals/clinics33

Parks231

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥335,321/m² (YoY +7.82%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥83,811
Population change	3.1%

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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