Is Machida 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
Machida City?

Served by Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, JR Yokohama Line, Odakyuu Dentetsu Odawara Sen, with 9 stations in the area, including Aihara. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Easy shopping Lots of parks Comfortable living

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

69 supermarkets, 168 convenience stores

Transit Access

10 stations

Greenery

365 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥49,000–60,000 / month

Studio¥49,000–56,000

1K¥56,000–70,000

1DK/1LDK¥77,000–106,000

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 ¥70,367 (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 Machida City.

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Stations in Machida City

Suzukakedai Station Tsukushino Station Minamimachidaguranberiipaaku Station Tamasakai Station Naruse Station Tamagawagakuenmae Station Machida Station Aihara Station Tsurukawa Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Machida 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?

365 parks, 167 nurseries/kindergartens, 123 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥77,000–106,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets69

Convenience stores168

Cafes83

Restaurants310

Hospitals/clinics40

Parks365

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥248,905/m² (YoY +0.73%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥70,367
Population change	-0.29%

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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