Is Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki 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
Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki?

Served by JR Nambu Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, with 7 stations in the area, including Shinmaruko. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

64 supermarkets, 101 convenience stores

Transit Access

9 stations

Greenery

98 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥72,000–88,000 / month

Studio¥72,000–83,000

1K¥83,000–103,000

1DK/1LDK¥114,000–155,000

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 ¥103,250 (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 Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki.

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Stations in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki

Motosumiyoshi Station Kokawara Station Hirama Station Shinmaruko Station Musashinakahara Station Musashikosugi Station Musashishinjo Station

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FAQ

Is Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki 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?

98 parks, 50 nurseries/kindergartens, 44 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥114,000–155,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets64

Convenience stores101

Cafes47

Restaurants238

Hospitals/clinics30

Parks98

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥600,911/m² (YoY +3.44%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥103,250
Population change	6.53%

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.

What's it like to live inNakahara Ward, Kawasaki?