Is Kokubunji 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
Kokubunji City?

Served by Seibu Kokubunji Line, Seibu Tamako Line, JR Musashino Line, with 3 stations in the area, including Kokubunji. Rent here is a bit below the Tokyo average.

Growing population 4 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

17 supermarkets, 46 convenience stores

Transit Access

4 stations

Greenery

56 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥63,000–76,000 / month

Studio¥63,000–72,000

1K¥72,000–90,000

1DK/1LDK¥99,000–135,000

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 ¥89,854 (an in-house estimate).

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Furnished apartments, ready to move in

Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Kokubunji City.

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Stations in Kokubunji City

Kokubunji Station Koigakubo Station Nishikokubunji Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Kokubunji 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?

56 parks, 16 nurseries/kindergartens, 28 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥99,000–135,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets17

Convenience stores46

Cafes14

Restaurants57

Hospitals/clinics3

Parks56

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥398,043/m² (YoY +3.1%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥89,854
Population change	5.3%

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 inKokubunji City?