Is Minuma 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
Minuma Ward, Saitama?

Served by Jr Utsunomiyasen, Jr Touhokuhonsen, Touhokuhonsen, with 3 stations in the area, including Toudai Miya. Rent here is around the Saitama average.

Growing population Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

27 supermarkets, 56 convenience stores

Transit Access

3 stations

Greenery

109 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥48,000–58,000 / month

Studio¥48,000–55,000

1K¥55,000–69,000

1DK/1LDK¥76,000–103,000

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 ¥68,809 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Minuma Ward, Saitama

Shichiri Station Owada Station Higashi-Omiya Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Minuma 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?

109 parks, 40 nurseries/kindergartens, 24 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥76,000–103,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets27

Convenience stores56

Cafes24

Restaurants104

Hospitals/clinics25

Parks109

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥121,715/m² (YoY +1.19%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥68,809
Population change	1.91%

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 inMinuma Ward, Saitama?