Is Oyama Station a good fit for living alone?

Oyama Station is in Itabashi City and served by Tobu Tojo 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
Oyama Station

Oyama is defined by its 560m Happy Road arcade and a ~5-minute ride to Ikebukuro — arguably Tokyo's best cost-performance for singles.

Tobu Tojo LineTobu Railway

Typical Rent Near Oyama Station

Studio / 1K guide

¥75,000–105,000 / month

Studio¥75,000–95,000

1K¥95,000–105,000

1DK/1LDK¥100,000–130,000

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 Oyama 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	19 min
Tokyo	30 min
Shibuya	25 min
Ikebukuro	6 min
Yokohama	66 min
Ueno	29 min
Akihabara	33 min

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

Universities within reach

Shukutoku University (Tokyo Campus)~4 min →Rikkyo University (Ikebukuro Campus)~6 min →Gakushuin University~15 min →Japan Women's University (Mejiro Campus)~15 min →Waseda University (Nishi-Waseda Campus)~18 min →Ochanomizu University~18 min →Chuo University (Myogadani Campus)~18 min →Takushoku University (Bunkyo Campus)~18 min →

and 21 more

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

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Nearby Stations

Shitaitahashi StationToshima City →Nakaitabashi StationItabashi City →

Other Stations in Itabashi City

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

FAQ

Is Oyama Station a good fit for living alone?: Oyama Station is in Itabashi City and served by Tobu Tojo 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 NearOyama Station