Is Kunitachi 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
Kunitachi City?

Served by JR Nambu Line, Jr Chuuousen, with 3 stations in the area, including Kokuritsu. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population 3 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

16 supermarkets, 33 convenience stores

Transit Access

3 stations

Greenery

42 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥53,000–65,000 / month

Studio¥53,000–61,000

1K¥61,000–76,000

1DK/1LDK¥84,000–115,000

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 ¥76,394 (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 Kunitachi City.

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Stations in Kunitachi City

Kokuritsu Station Yagawa Station Yaho Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Kunitachi 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?

42 parks, 25 nurseries/kindergartens, 36 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥84,000–115,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets16

Convenience stores33

Cafes25

Restaurants46

Hospitals/clinics1

Parks42

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥406,133/m² (YoY +2.89%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥76,394
Population change	4.72%

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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