Is Komae 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
Komae City?

Served by Odakyuu Dentetsu Odawara Sen, Odakyuu Dentetsu Chiyodasen, Tamasen, with 2 stations in the area, including Komae. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population 2 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

7 supermarkets, 29 convenience stores

Transit Access

2 stations

Greenery

76 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥55,000–67,000 / month

Studio¥55,000–63,000

1K¥63,000–79,000

1DK/1LDK¥87,000–118,000

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 ¥78,866 (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 Komae City.

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Stations in Komae City

Izumitamagawa Station Komae Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Komae 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?

76 parks, 18 nurseries/kindergartens, 14 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥87,000–118,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets7

Convenience stores29

Cafes7

Restaurants37

Hospitals/clinics3

Parks76

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥347,428/m² (YoY +3.01%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥78,866
Population change	5.64%

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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