Is Midori 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
Midori Ward, Saitama?

Served by JR Musashino Line, Saitama Railway Line, with 2 stations in the area, including Urawa Misono. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population 2 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

23 supermarkets, 46 convenience stores

Transit Access

2 stations

Greenery

92 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥57,000–69,000 / month

Studio¥57,000–65,000

1K¥65,000–81,000

1DK/1LDK¥90,000–122,000

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 ¥81,442 (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 Midori Ward, Saitama.

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Stations in Midori Ward, Saitama

Higashiurawa Station Urawamisono Station

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FAQ

Is Midori 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?

92 parks, 35 nurseries/kindergartens, 31 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥90,000–122,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets23

Convenience stores46

Cafes10

Restaurants63

Hospitals/clinics13

Parks92

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥188,142/m² (YoY +2.92%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥81,442
Population change	10.13%

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.

What's it like to live inMidori Ward, Saitama?