Is Aoba Ward, Yokohama 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
Aoba Ward, Yokohama?

Served by Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyu Kodomonokuni Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, with 9 stations in the area, including Aobadai. 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

55 supermarkets, 87 convenience stores

Transit Access

10 stations

Greenery

248 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥71,000–86,000 / month

Studio¥71,000–81,000

1K¥81,000–102,000

1DK/1LDK¥112,000–152,000

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 ¥101,619 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Aoba Ward, Yokohama

Azamino Station Kodomonokuni Station Tama-Plaza Station Shigao Station Onda Station Eda Station Tana Station Fujigaoka Station Aobadai Station

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FAQ

Is Aoba Ward, Yokohama 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?

248 parks, 82 nurseries/kindergartens, 63 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥112,000–152,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets55

Convenience stores87

Cafes73

Restaurants335

Hospitals/clinics23

Parks248

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥344,872/m² (YoY +1.56%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥101,619
Population change	0.34%

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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