Is Minami 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
Minami Ward, Yokohama?

Served by Keihinkyuukoudentetsu Honsen, Keikyu Zushi Line, Keikyu Airport Line, with 6 stations in the area, including Makita. Rent here is a bit below the Kanagawa average.

Growing population Easy shopping Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

32 supermarkets, 62 convenience stores

Transit Access

7 stations

Greenery

154 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥50,000–60,000 / month

Studio¥50,000–57,000

1K¥57,000–71,000

1DK/1LDK¥78,000–107,000

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 ¥71,171 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Minami Ward, Yokohama

Idoketani Station Minamiota Station Yoshinocho Station Gumyoji Station Gumyoji Station Maita Station Koganecho Station

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FAQ

Is Minami 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?

154 parks, 44 nurseries/kindergartens, 47 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥78,000–107,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets32

Convenience stores62

Cafes35

Restaurants208

Hospitals/clinics14

Parks154

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥273,629/m² (YoY +2.58%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥71,171
Population change	1.71%

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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