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What's it like to live in
Shinjuku City?

Served by Toei Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, with 30 stations in the area, including Shin'ookubo. 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
91 supermarkets, 357 convenience stores
Transit Access
41 stations
Greenery
144 parks
Rent Affordability
Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide
¥90,000–109,000 / month
Studio¥90,000–103,000
1K¥103,000–129,000
1DK/1LDK¥142,000–193,000
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 ¥128,814 (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 Shinjuku City.

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Stations in Shinjuku City

Shimochiai StationNakai StationShinanocho StationShitsutani StationYotsuyasanchome StationKokuritsukyogijo StationOkubo StationShin-Okubo StationShinjuku StationShinjukusanchome StationShinjukugyoenmae StationShinjukunishiguchi StationWaseda StationWaseda-Shinjuku StationAkebonobashi StationHigashishinjuku StationUshigomeyanagimachi StationUshigomekagurazaka StationKagurazaka StationWakamatsukawata Station

+9 more stations

Nearby Areas

Bunkyo CityFrom ¥129,840 →Shibuya CityFrom ¥150,591 →Toshima CityFrom ¥105,018 →Nakano CityFrom ¥99,549 →Chiyoda CityFrom ¥174,402 →

FAQ

Is Shinjuku 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?
144 parks, 79 nurseries/kindergartens, 85 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥142,000–193,000 per month.
Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)
Supermarkets91
Convenience stores357
Cafes357
Restaurants1377
Hospitals/clinics51
Parks144

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)
Avg. land price¥3,414,551/m² (YoY +3.5%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)¥128,814
Population change4.74%

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.

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Last updated: June 2026