Is Nishi 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
Nishi Ward, Yokohama?

Served by Yokohamakou Soku Tetsudou Minatomirai 21 Sen, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Sagamitetsudou Izumi No Sen, with 7 stations in the area, including Yokohama. 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

25 supermarkets, 67 convenience stores

Transit Access

11 stations

Greenery

56 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥66,000–81,000 / month

Studio¥66,000–76,000

1K¥76,000–95,000

1DK/1LDK¥104,000–142,000

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 ¥94,842 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Nishi Ward, Yokohama

Minatomirai Station Hiranumabashi Station Tobe Station Shin-Takashima Station Yokohama Station Nishiyokohama Station Takashimamachi Station

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FAQ

Is Nishi 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?

56 parks, 22 nurseries/kindergartens, 19 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥104,000–142,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets25

Convenience stores67

Cafes76

Restaurants237

Hospitals/clinics16

Parks56

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥1,611,346/m² (YoY +4.67%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥94,842
Population change	6.5%

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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