Is Tama 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.

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What's it like to live in
Tama City?

Served by Odakyuu Dentetsu Tamasen, Tama Toshi Monoreeru Sen, Keio Line, with 7 stations in the area, including Keiou Nagayama. Rent here runs well below the Tokyo average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population 7 stations Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

21 supermarkets, 53 convenience stores

Transit Access

7 stations

Greenery

160 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥47,000–57,000 / month

Studio¥47,000–53,000

1K¥53,000–67,000

1DK/1LDK¥73,000–100,000

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 ¥66,639 (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 Tama City.

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Stations in Tama City

Keio Tama-Center Station Keionagayama Station Karakida Station Seisekisakuragaoka Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Tama 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?

160 parks, 26 nurseries/kindergartens, 32 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥73,000–100,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets21

Convenience stores53

Cafes21

Restaurants99

Hospitals/clinics18

Parks160

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥216,972/m² (YoY +0.87%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥66,639
Population change	0.22%

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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