Is Kohoku 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
Kohoku Ward, Yokohama?

Served by JR Yokohama Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, with 13 stations in the area, including Kozukue. 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

58 supermarkets, 137 convenience stores

Transit Access

17 stations

Greenery

180 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥69,000–84,000 / month

Studio¥69,000–79,000

1K¥79,000–98,000

1DK/1LDK¥108,000–147,000

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 ¥98,295 (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 Kohoku Ward, Yokohama.

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Stations in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama

Kitashinyokohama Station Okurayama Station Myorenji Station Kozukue Station Kishinekoen Station Shinyokohama Station Shinhane Station Hiyoshi Station Hiyoshihoncho Station Tsunashima Station Kikuna Station Takada Station

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FAQ

Is Kohoku 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?

180 parks, 82 nurseries/kindergartens, 61 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥108,000–147,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets58

Convenience stores137

Cafes56

Restaurants217

Hospitals/clinics16

Parks180

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥398,064/m² (YoY +2.58%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥98,295
Population change	4.17%

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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