Is Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama 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
Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama?

2 stations serve the area, including Iwatsuki. Rent here is a bit below the Saitama average.

Growing population 2 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

15 supermarkets, 52 convenience stores

Transit Access

2 stations

Greenery

69 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥43,000–53,000 / month

Studio¥43,000–50,000

1K¥50,000–62,000

1DK/1LDK¥68,000–93,000

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 ¥62,038 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama

Iwatsuki Station Higashiiwatsuki Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama 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?

69 parks, 30 nurseries/kindergartens, 29 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥68,000–93,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets15

Convenience stores52

Cafes7

Restaurants59

Hospitals/clinics12

Parks69

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥97,655/m² (YoY +1.22%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥62,038
Population change	1.83%

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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