Is Makuharihongo Station a good fit for living alone?

Makuharihongo Station is in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba and served by JR Chuo-Sobu Line, Keisei Chiba 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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Makuharihongo Station

Makuharihongo Station is in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba, a handy transfer point served by JR Chuo-Sobu Line, Keisei Chiba Line — 2 lines in total. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

JR Chuo-Sobu LineJR East Keisei Chiba LineKeisei

Typical Rent Near Makuharihongo Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥70,000–85,000 / month

Studio¥70,000–85,000

1K¥85,000–85,000

1DK/1LDK¥80,000–105,000

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 Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba's average rent of ¥72,574 (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 Makuharihongo Station

Shopping

21 supermarkets, 62 convenience stores (in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba)

Transit Access

6 stations in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba

Greenery

171 parks (in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba)

Rent Affordability

Relative to Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba average

*Data for all of Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and others.

Time to Major Hubs

Destination	Est. Time
Shinjuku	66 min
Tokyo	50 min
Shibuya	73 min
Ikebukuro	70 min
Yokohama	—
Ueno	59 min
Akihabara	49 min

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

Universities within reach

Chiba Institute of Technology (Tsudanuma Campus)~5 min →Nihon University (College of Industrial Technology (Tsudanuma))~13 min →Toho University (Narashino Campus)~13 min →Chiba University (Nishi-Chiba Campus)~14 min →Nihon University (College of Science & Technology (Funabashi))~29 min →Shukutoku University (Chiba Campus)~29 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 Makuharihongo Station.

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Nearby Stations

Tsudanuma StationNarashino City →Makuhari StationHanamigawa Ward, Chiba →Keiseitsudanuma StationNarashino City →

Other Stations in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba

Makuhari Station Shinkemikawa Station Kemigawa Station

FAQ

Is Makuharihongo Station a good fit for living alone?: Makuharihongo Station is in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba and served by JR Chuo-Sobu Line, Keisei Chiba 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 NearMakuharihongo Station