Seikei University is about a 15-minute walk from Kichijoji 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.
Seikei University is based entirely at its single Kichijoji campus, with no relocation across the four years. The real favorite is Kichijoji Station itself, prized for its cafes and shopping streets and its 20-minute ride to Shinjuku. Mitaka Station, served by rapid trains, is another favorite, while students looking to save on rent tend to head out to Nishi-Yagisawa Station.
The ranking below centers on cheaper stations further west and south along the Chuo Line and Seibu Tamako Line, and it doesn't include Kichijoji or Mitaka themselves, both of which carry higher rents. Fujimigaoka Station, connected by the Inokashira Line, does appear on the list and makes reasonable sense as a route toward Kichijoji. Start by getting a feel for rents around Kichijoji and Mitaka before you look further out.
Fujimigaoka is a quiet Inokashira Line neighborhood with one-train access to both Kichijoji and Shibuya, priced below its express-stop neighbors.
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