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What's it like to live in
Shinagawa City?

Served by Toei Mita Line, JR Yamanote Line, Keihinkyuukoudentetsu Honsen, with 27 stations in the area, including Oosaki. 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
76 supermarkets, 227 convenience stores
Transit Access
35 stations
Greenery
203 parks
Rent Affordability
Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide
¥83,000–101,000 / month
Studio¥83,000–95,000
1K¥95,000–118,000
1DK/1LDK¥130,000–177,000
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 ¥118,263 (an in-house estimate).
Move in with just a suitcase

Furnished apartments, ready to move in

Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Shinagawa City.

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Stations in Shinagawa City

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Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Shinagawa 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?
203 parks, 76 nurseries/kindergartens, 72 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥130,000–177,000 per month.
Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)
Supermarkets76
Convenience stores227
Cafes107
Restaurants378
Hospitals/clinics28
Parks203

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)
Avg. land price¥1,300,474/m² (YoY +3.92%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)¥118,263
Population change9.21%

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