Is Kitano Station a good fit for living alone?

Kitano Station is in Hachioji City and served by Keio Line, Keio Takao 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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Living Near
Kitano Station

Kitano Station is in Hachioji City, a handy transfer point served by Keio Line, Keio Takao Line — 2 lines in total. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

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Typical Rent Near Kitano Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥65,000–85,000 / month

Studio¥65,000–75,000

1K¥75,000–85,000

1DK/1LDK¥80,000–110,000

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 Hachioji City's average rent of ¥68,266 (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 Kitano Station

Shopping

78 supermarkets, 221 convenience stores (in Hachioji City)

Transit Access

23 stations in Hachioji City

Greenery

452 parks (in Hachioji City)

Rent Affordability

Relative to Hachioji City average

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

Time to Major Hubs

Destination	Est. Time
Shinjuku	71 min
Tokyo	87 min
Shibuya	80 min
Ikebukuro	84 min
Yokohama	—
Ueno	—
Akihabara	—

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

Universities within reach

Hosei University (Tama Campus)~8 min →Chuo University (Tama Campus)~23 min →Teikyo University (Hachioji Campus)~25 min →Tama Art University (Hachioji Campus)~28 min →Kogakuin University (Hachioji Campus)~28 min →

Move in with just a suitcase

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

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Nearby Stations

Naganuma StationHachioji City →Keiohachioji StationHachioji City →Keiokatakura StationHachioji City →

Other Stations in Hachioji City

Mejirodai Station Chuodaigaku-Meiseidaigaku Station Keiohachioji Station Keio-Horinouchi Station Keiokatakura Station Hachioji Station Hachiojiminamino Station Kitahachioji Station Minamiosawa Station Otsuka-Teikyodaigaku Station Komiya Station Yamada Station

FAQ

Is Kitano Station a good fit for living alone?: Kitano Station is in Hachioji City and served by Keio Line, Keio Takao 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 NearKitano Station