Is Zama 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
Zama City?

Served by Sagamisen, Odakyuu Dentetsu Odawara Sen, Odakyuu Dentetsu Chiyodasen, with 3 stations in the area, including Zama. Rent here runs well below the Kanagawa average — a solid pick if you're budget-conscious.

Growing population 3 stations Lots of parks

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

17 supermarkets, 36 convenience stores

Transit Access

3 stations

Greenery

120 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥45,000–55,000 / month

Studio¥45,000–52,000

1K¥52,000–65,000

1DK/1LDK¥71,000–97,000

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 ¥64,853 (an in-house estimate).

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Furnished apartments, ready to move in

Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Zama City.

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Stations in Zama City

Iriya Station Zama Station Sobudaimae Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Zama 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?

120 parks, 32 nurseries/kindergartens, 22 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥71,000–97,000 per month.

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

Supermarkets17

Convenience stores36

Cafes5

Restaurants78

Hospitals/clinics10

Parks120

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥166,611/m² (YoY +1.56%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥64,853
Population change	2.79%

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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