Keio University's Yagami Campus is about a 15-minute walk from Hiyoshi 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.
Keio's Faculty of Science and Technology spends its first two years at Hiyoshi before moving to the Yagami campus in year three. Yagami is about a 15-minute walk from Hiyoshi Station, close enough that many students simply stay in the Hiyoshi area throughout. Motosumiyoshi, one stop from Hiyoshi, is also popular among science and engineering students, thanks to a shopping street with roughly 180 shops that covers everyday needs well.
The ranking below sorts stations near Yagami by rent, but in practice the Tokyu Toyoko Line around Motosumiyoshi and Hiyoshi is where most students actually settle. Many stations that rank highly below sit on different lines, so it's worth keeping the Motosumiyoshi/Hiyoshi rent level in mind first, then using the list as a secondary reference.
Hatchonawate crosses the Keikyu Main Line and Nambu branch within walking distance of Kawasaki Station — Kawasaki convenience at a discount.
Hakuraku's treasure is the retro Rokkakubashi arcade, fed by Kanagawa University students — ~6 minutes to Yokohama at standout value.
Shin-Kawasaki reaches Shinagawa in 10+ minutes on the Yokosuka/Shonan-Shinjuku lines, with adjacent Kashimada adding the Nambu Line — a redeveloping high-access hub.
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