Hosei University's Koganei Campus is about a 15-minute walk from Higashikoganei 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.
Hosei University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, and Faculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry all stay at the Koganei campus for the full four years. The nearest station, Higashi-Koganei, is about a 15-minute walk from campus, in an area with a genuine student-town feel thanks to several nearby universities and vocational schools — and rents run noticeably lower than in central Tokyo. Since science and engineering students often work late in labs, some choose apartments that include meals.
The ranking below centers on stations toward the Seibu lines and the Tama Monorail, and doesn't include Higashi-Koganei (on the JR Chuo Line), the real student favorite. Because it's a different line, it's best to anchor your search around rent levels near Higashi-Koganei itself and treat the ranking below as a secondary reference only.
Tamako terminates at the Lake Tama embankment — lakeside cycling and Sayama greenery daily, with a one-seat ride to Kokubunji.
Shin-Akitsu connects on foot to Seibu's Akitsu Station, combining the Musashino Line's arc with a one-seat ride to Ikebukuro.
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