Chiba Institute of Technology's Tsudanuma Campus is about a 1-minute walk from Tsudanuma Station. Here are the 15 cheapest stations within roughly 30 minutes* of it, sorted by studio rent. Balancing rent and commute time is the key to a comfortable first apartment in Tokyo — start your search from this list.
Chiba Institute of Technology moves every student between campuses: years one and two at Shin-Narashino, years three and four (plus graduate school) at Tsudanuma. The housing reality, though, is a little different. The area around Shin-Narashino Station has very little one-room housing stock, so most first- and second-years live near Tsudanuma Station anyway, commuting to Shin-Narashino by bicycle or bus in about 15 minutes.
Tsudanuma Station connects to the campus by a pedestrian bridge — a one-to-two-minute walk — and offers a direct Sobu Line ride to Akihabara and Tokyo, plus abundant shops and supermarkets, making it the go-to area for all four years. The Maebara area suits those trimming rent, while Funabashi appeals to students prioritizing access toward Tokyo.
Shin-Narashino (14th) and Keisei-Tsudanuma (15th) both appear in the ranking below, a relatively good match with reality — just remember that Shin-Narashino itself has little to rent. Use the Tsudanuma rent level as your baseline, then browse the ranking for cheaper options.
In Japan there are often only a few weeks between acceptance and the start of term. A furnished apartment cuts both the setup work and the upfront costs, so you can start student life right away. See the Housing Guide (furnished / share house / standard rental) →
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*Travel times are estimates based on local trains (plus ~6 min per transfer). Express services are often faster.
*Rents are market estimates based on SUUMO listings and vary by season and property. Station data: ©ekidata.jp