Is Midori Ward, Sagamihara 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
Midori Ward, Sagamihara?

Served by JR Yokohama Line, Sagamisen, Jr Chuuousen, with 3 stations in the area, including Hashimoto. Rent here is a bit below the Kanagawa average.

Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo Comfortable living

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

30 supermarkets, 85 convenience stores

Transit Access

4 stations

Greenery

65 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥50,000–60,000 / month

Studio¥50,000–57,000

1K¥57,000–71,000

1DK/1LDK¥78,000–106,000

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 ¥70,919 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Midori Ward, Sagamihara

Hashimoto Station Sagamiko Station Fujino Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Midori Ward, Sagamihara 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?

65 parks, 64 nurseries/kindergartens, 51 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥78,000–106,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets30

Convenience stores85

Cafes36

Restaurants166

Hospitals/clinics13

Parks65

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥164,977/m² (YoY +2.16%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥70,919
Population change	-1.96%

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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