Is Mitaka 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
Mitaka City?

Served by Jr Chuuousen, Keiou Dentetsu Inokashirasen, Chuuou ・ Soubukankousen, with 2 stations in the area, including Mitaka Dai. Rent here is around the Tokyo average.

Growing population Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

29 supermarkets, 70 convenience stores

Transit Access

2 stations

Greenery

77 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥67,000–82,000 / month

Studio¥67,000–77,000

1K¥77,000–96,000

1DK/1LDK¥106,000–144,000

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 ¥96,174 (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 Mitaka City.

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Stations in Mitaka City

Mitaka Station Mitakadai Station Inogashirakoen Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Mitaka 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?

77 parks, 51 nurseries/kindergartens, 39 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥106,000–144,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets29

Convenience stores70

Cafes38

Restaurants130

Hospitals/clinics41

Parks77

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥550,255/m² (YoY +2.55%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥96,174
Population change	4.52%

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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