Keio Tama-Center Station is in Tama City, a handy transfer point served by Keio Sagamihara Line, Odakyu Tama Line, Tama Monorail — 3 lines in total. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.
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 Tama City's average rent of ¥66,639 (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 Keio Tama-Center Station
Shopping
21 supermarkets, 53 convenience stores (in Tama City)
Transit Access
7 stations in Tama City
Greenery
160 parks (in Tama City)
Rent Affordability
Relative to Tama City average
*Data for all of Tama City. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.
Time to Major Hubs
Destination
Est. Time
Shinjuku
62 min
Tokyo
78 min
Shibuya
71 min
Ikebukuro
75 min
Yokohama
84 min
Ueno
90 min
Akihabara
86 min
*Travel times are estimates based on local trains (plus ~6 min per transfer). Express services are often faster.
Is Keio Tama-Center Station a good fit for living alone?
Keio Tama-Center Station is in Tama City and served by Keio Sagamihara Line, Odakyu Tama Line, Tama Monorail. 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.