Is Nishihachioji Station a good fit for living alone?

Nishihachioji Station is in Hachioji City and served by JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri), JR Chuo Line (Rapid). 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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Nishihachioji Station

Nishihachioji Station is in Hachioji City, a handy transfer point served by JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri), JR Chuo Line (Rapid) — 2 lines in total. As a popular area, rent runs a bit higher here — but you get convenience in return.

JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri)JR East JR Chuo Line (Rapid)JR East

Typical Rent Near Nishihachioji Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥65,000–80,000 / month

Studio¥65,000–80,000

1K¥80,000–80,000

1DK/1LDK¥75,000–100,000

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 Nishihachioji 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	57 min
Tokyo	67 min
Shibuya	69 min
Ikebukuro	70 min
Yokohama	88 min
Ueno	79 min
Akihabara	77 min

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

Universities within reach

Tama Art University (Hachioji Campus)~4 min →Kogakuin University (Hachioji Campus)~4 min →Jissen Women's University (Hino Campus)~14 min →Hosei University (Tama Campus)~16 min →Tokyo Zokei University~20 min →Hitotsubashi University (Kunitachi Campus)~24 min →Tokyo Keizai University (Kokubunji Campus)~28 min →

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Nearby Stations

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FAQ

Is Nishihachioji Station a good fit for living alone?: Nishihachioji Station is in Hachioji City and served by JR Chuo Main Line (Tokyo-Shiojiri), JR Chuo Line (Rapid). 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 NearNishihachioji Station