Is Meguro 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
Meguro City?

Served by Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, with 9 stations in the area, including Nakameguro. 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

52 supermarkets, 106 convenience stores

Transit Access

10 stations

Greenery

102 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥104,000–127,000 / month

Studio¥104,000–119,000

1K¥119,000–149,000

1DK/1LDK¥164,000–224,000

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 ¥149,252 (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 Meguro City.

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Stations in Meguro City

Nakameguro Station Gakugeidaigaku Station Senzoku Station Yutenji Station Midorigaoka Station Jiyugaoka Station Toritsudaigaku Station Komabatodaimae Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Meguro 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?

102 parks, 54 nurseries/kindergartens, 54 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥164,000–224,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets52

Convenience stores106

Cafes96

Restaurants257

Hospitals/clinics18

Parks102

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥1,326,760/m² (YoY +3.96%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥149,252
Population change	3.77%

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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