Is Taito 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.

Home ／ Tokyo ／ Taito City

What's it like to live in
Taito City?

Served by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Chiyodasen, with 15 stations in the area, including Okachimachi. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

Growing population Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

83 supermarkets, 207 convenience stores

Transit Access

23 stations

Greenery

81 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥88,000–107,000 / month

Studio¥88,000–101,000

1K¥101,000–126,000

1DK/1LDK¥139,000–189,000

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 ¥126,316 (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 Taito City.

See furnished listings

Ad: link to a furnished-rental service

Want more options?
Browse rental listings in Taito City →

Ad: link to a rental-listing service

Stations in Taito City

Sannowa Station Ueno Station Keiseiueno Station Iriya-Taito Station Okachimachi Station Shinokachimachi Station Asakusa Station Asakusa-Taito Station Asakusabashi Station Tawaramachi Station Inaricho Station Kuramae Station Uguisudani Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Taito 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?

81 parks, 48 nurseries/kindergartens, 53 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥139,000–189,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets83

Convenience stores207

Cafes382

Restaurants1183

Hospitals/clinics39

Parks81

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥1,562,277/m² (YoY +4.21%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥126,316
Population change	6.75%

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 inTaito City?