Commuting to Shinjuku! Where is the best place to rent a monthly apartment?
Shinjuku is an area where corporate offices from a wide variety of fields are concentrated. If you have decided to commute to Shinjuku, which area should you rent a monthly apartment in?
This time, we have listed recommended residential areas for those commuting to Shinjuku, broken down by category. We will introduce them from various perspectives, such as commuting time and the atmosphere of the area, so please use this as a reference.
Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome: A residential area within walking distance of Shinjuku
If you want to live as close as possible to your office in Shinjuku, we recommend the area around Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome Station, which is about a 20-minute walk from Shinjuku. If you're traveling by train, it's a 4-minute ride on the Toei Oedo Line. The area around the station is a relatively quiet residential area lined with apartments and houses. There aren't many restaurants or shopping facilities, but there are 24-hour supermarkets and convenience stores around the station, so you won't have any inconveniences.
Higashi-Nakano: A comfortable place to live for single people
If you want to rent a monthly apartment as close to Shinjuku Station Higashi-Nakano Station. The area is served by two lines, the JR Sobu Line and the Toei Oedo Line, making it a convenient town with access to various areas. Shinjuku Station is a 4-minute ride on the JR Sobu Line. The area is safe and has many properties for single people, so you can live there with peace of mind. There are also plenty of restaurants, including supermarkets, fast food restaurants, and izakayas.
Chofu: Comfortable place to live and easy access
For those who want to keep rent low or rent a spacious room without changing their budget, we recommend the area around Chofu Station Shinjuku Station, which can be accessed from outside the 23 wards without changing trains. It is a lively and easy-to-live area with many family-friendly properties. There are large commercial facilities and shopping streets near the station, so you will never have trouble finding something to buy. It takes 16 minutes to Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line semi-express train.
Sasazuka, a downtown area with two train lines and a shopping district
If you want to live in an area with access to Shinjuku Station within 10 minutes and a shopping street and other amenities, we recommend the area around Sasazuka Station. Shinjuku Station is a 5-minute ride away on the Keio Line or Toei Shinjuku Line. Both lines will take you to Shinjuku, so you can commute to work or home even if the trains stop running. The shopping street is also home to fruit and vegetable shops and fresh fish stores, making it a great place to live, with a nostalgic feel despite being in the city center.
Koenji: A town lined with unique shops
For those who want to live in a charming town, we recommend the area around Kōenji Station. The arcaded shopping street is lined with a variety of shops, so you'll always find something new no matter how many times you pass by. There are many interesting privately owned shops, such as izakayas and second-hand clothing stores, and many young people live there, so it's a lively town, but it's not unsafe and is a nice place to live. Shinjuku Station is a 6-minute ride on the JR Chuo Line.
