Is Minami 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
Minami Ward, Sagamihara?

Served by JR Yokohama Line, Sagamisen, Odakyuu Dentetsu Odawara Sen, with 7 stations in the area, including Sagamioono. Rent here is a bit below the Kanagawa average.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

38 supermarkets, 112 convenience stores

Transit Access

7 stations

Greenery

218 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥54,000–65,000 / month

Studio¥54,000–62,000

1K¥62,000–77,000

1DK/1LDK¥85,000–116,000

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 ¥77,037 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Minami Ward, Sagamihara

Shimomizo Station Haratoma Station Kofuchi Station Odakyusagamihara Station Torinkan Station Sagamiono Station Sobudaishita Station

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FAQ

Is Minami 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?

218 parks, 70 nurseries/kindergartens, 50 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥85,000–116,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets38

Convenience stores112

Cafes41

Restaurants142

Hospitals/clinics25

Parks218

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥232,642/m² (YoY +2.11%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥77,037
Population change	1.49%

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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