Is Urawa 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
Urawa Ward, Saitama?

Served by JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasakisen, Jr Utsunomiyasen, with 3 stations in the area, including Kitaurawa. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population 3 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

23 supermarkets, 58 convenience stores

Transit Access

3 stations

Greenery

56 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥61,000–74,000 / month

Studio¥61,000–70,000

1K¥70,000–88,000

1DK/1LDK¥96,000–131,000

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 ¥87,546 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Urawa Ward, Saitama

Yono Station Kitaurawa Station Urawa Station

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FAQ

Is Urawa 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?

56 parks, 46 nurseries/kindergartens, 32 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥96,000–131,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets23

Convenience stores58

Cafes38

Restaurants131

Hospitals/clinics18

Parks56

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥487,343/m² (YoY +4.12%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥87,546
Population change	6.74%

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 inUrawa Ward, Saitama?