Is Itabashi Station a good fit for living alone?

Itabashi Station is in Itabashi City and served by JR Saikyo Line. With supermarkets and convenience stores nearby for everyday needs, it's a solid choice even for a first time living alone.

I want to keep rent as low as possible.

Stations 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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Itabashi Station

Itabashi Station is a station on the JR Saikyo Line in Itabashi City. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

JR Saikyo LineJR East

Typical Rent Near Itabashi Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥80,000–120,000 / month

Studio¥80,000–100,000

1K¥100,000–120,000

1DK/1LDK¥110,000–150,000

Aiming for a local-stops-only station, or an area a short walk from the station, can bring rent down a bit further. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs.
*Estimated from Itabashi City's average rent of ¥85,979 (an in-house estimate). There's no official station-level rent data, so this is derived from the area average, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.

Livability Near Itabashi Station

Shopping

115 supermarkets, 214 convenience stores (in Itabashi City)

Transit Access

23 stations in Itabashi City

Greenery

322 parks (in Itabashi City)

Rent Affordability

Relative to Itabashi City average

*Data for all of Itabashi City. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.

Time to Major Hubs

Destination	Est. Time
Shinjuku	10 min
Tokyo	26 min
Shibuya	16 min
Ikebukuro	3 min
Yokohama	60 min
Ueno	26 min
Akihabara	29 min

*Travel times are estimates based on local trains (plus ~6 min per transfer). Express services are often faster.

Universities within reach

Tokyo Kasei University (Itabashi Campus)~3 min →Rikkyo University (Ikebukuro Campus)~3 min →Toyo University (Akabanedai Campus)~7 min →Kogakuin University (Shinjuku Campus)~10 min →Gakushuin University~12 min →Japan Women's University (Mejiro Campus)~12 min →Waseda University (Nishi-Waseda Campus)~15 min →Ochanomizu University~15 min →

and 29 more

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

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Nearby Stations

Ikebukuro StationToshima City →Jujo StationKita City →

Other Stations in Itabashi City

Tokiwadai Station Kamiitabashi Station Shitaakatsuka Station Nakaitabashi Station Oyama Station Shimurasanchome Station Shimurasakaue Station Narimasu Station Shin-Itabashi Station Niitakashimataira Station Motohasunuma Station Tobu-Nerima Station

FAQ

Is Itabashi Station a good fit for living alone?: Itabashi Station is in Itabashi City and served by JR Saikyo Line. With supermarkets and convenience stores nearby for everyday needs, it's a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.: Stations 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.

Living NearItabashi Station