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What's it like to live in
Setagaya City?

Served by Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, with 38 stations in the area, including Seijougakuenmae. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping
149 supermarkets, 352 convenience stores
Transit Access
40 stations
Greenery
352 parks
Rent Affordability
Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide
¥81,000–98,000 / month
Studio¥81,000–92,000
1K¥92,000–116,000
1DK/1LDK¥127,000–173,000
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 ¥115,557 (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 Setagaya City.

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Stations in Setagaya City

Sangenjaya StationKamikitazawa StationUemachi StationKaminoge StationShimokitazawa StationShimotakaido StationSetagaya StationSetagayadaita StationKuhonbutsu StationFutagotamagawa StationShirotahashi StationChitosekarasuyama StationChitosefunabashi StationKitami StationOkusawa StationMiyanosaka StationOyamadai StationSeijogakuenmae StationShinshirota StationMeidaimae Station

+18 more stations

Nearby Areas

Nakahara Ward, KawasakiFrom ¥103,250 →Suginami CityFrom ¥101,312 →Ota CityFrom ¥97,162 →Mitaka CityFrom ¥96,174 →Takatsu Ward, KawasakiFrom ¥93,838 →

FAQ

Is Setagaya City 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?
352 parks, 181 nurseries/kindergartens, 184 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥127,000–173,000 per month.
Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)
Supermarkets149
Convenience stores352
Cafes269
Restaurants887
Hospitals/clinics74
Parks352

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)
Avg. land price¥747,349/m² (YoY +2.52%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)¥115,557
Population change4.46%

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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Last updated: June 2026