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Within 30 min
401stations
Within 45 min
741stations
Avg. rent estimate
¥94k
About 402 stations are within a 30-minute commute of Iidabashi, expanding to 745 stations within 45 minutes. The average rent benchmark for the 45-minute commute zone is around ¥93,800. Served by five lines — the JR Chuo-Sobu Line, the Tokyo Metro Tozai, Namboku, and Yurakucho Lines, and the Toei Oedo Line — Iidabashi is a terminal in the northwest of central Tokyo that is easy to reach from the northern, eastern, and western suburbs alike.
Iidabashi borders Kagurazaka, Kanda-Jimbocho, and Kudanshita, areas with a long history in publishing, printing, and education, and recent redevelopment has added modern office buildings. On top of traditional industries such as publishing, editing, and printing, the district now hosts insurance and finance back offices, IT services, licensed professionals, and consulting firms, forming a diverse business district. Commuters are mainly office and professional-services workers in their 20s to 40s.
The commute zone radiates outward through the combination of five lines: the Tozai Line toward Toyocho and Nishi-Funabashi, the Yurakucho Line toward Wakoshi and Shin-Kiba, the Namboku Line toward Akabane-Iwabuchi and Urawa-Misono, the Oedo Line toward Hikarigaoka and Shinjuku, and the Sobu Line toward Chiba — all reachable without a transfer. Because Iidabashi also functions as a transfer hub, being able to mix and match lines to suit your workplace is a major advantage.
If you want to keep rent down, realistic candidates include Hikawadai, Kotake-Mukaihara, and Chikatetsu-Narimasu on the Yurakucho Line; Minami-Sunamachi and Nishi-Kasai on the Tozai Line; Oji-Kamiya and Akabane-Iwabuchi on the Namboku Line; Nerima and Hikarigaoka on the Oedo Line; and the Hirai and Shin-Koiwa areas on the JR Sobu Line. For those prioritizing a short commute, the Kagurazaka, Koraku, Koishikawa, and Ichigaya neighborhoods are also popular.
| Area | Rent benchmark (single) | To Iidabashi | Main lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerima | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 15–20 min | Toei Oedo Line |
| Nishi-Kasai | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 20–25 min | Tokyo Metro Tozai Line |
| Oji-Kamiya | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 15–20 min | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line |
| Chikatetsu-Narimasu | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 25–30 min | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line |
| Shin-Koiwa | ¥70,000–90,000 | approx. 25–30 min | JR Sobu Line |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Which areas offer affordable rent within a 30-minute commute of Iidabashi?
- Good starting points are Nerima and Hikarigaoka on the Toei Oedo Line; Hikawadai and Kotake-Mukaihara on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line; Oji-Kamiya on the Namboku Line; Minami-Sunamachi and Nishi-Kasai on the Tozai Line; and the Hirai and Shin-Koiwa areas on the JR Sobu Line. Listings for singles mostly fall in the ¥70,000–90,000 range, and flexing on walking distance or building age opens up even more options.
- Q. Which lines offer the shortest commute to Iidabashi?
- Five lines form the core of the 10–20 minute zone: the JR Chuo-Sobu Line (toward Ichigaya and Suidobashi), the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line (toward Kagurazaka and Waseda), the Namboku Line (toward Komagome and Korakuen), the Yurakucho Line (toward Edogawabashi and Gokokuji), and the Toei Oedo Line (toward Ushigome-Yanagicho and Wakamatsu-Kawada). Direct, transfer-free reach in every direction is Iidabashi's greatest strength.
- Q. What is the Iidabashi area like? Is it a good place to live?
- It is a district where calm residential neighborhoods such as Kagurazaka, Koraku, and Koishikawa sit right next to the redeveloped office and commercial zone in front of the station. A green promenade runs along the Kanda River, and the area is popular with singles and dual-income couples without children who live within walking distance. Supermarkets and restaurants are plentiful, so everyday convenience is high.
- Q. Which areas are popular with families commuting to Iidabashi?
- Hikarigaoka and Nerima on the Toei Oedo Line, Wakoshi and Chikatetsu-Narimasu on the Yurakucho Line, Urayasu and Minami-Gyotoku on the Tozai Line, and the Urawa-Misono direction on the Namboku Line (through service with the Tokyu Meguro Line) tend to offer nurseries, parks, and supermarkets, making them popular with families. Commute times stay within the 20–40 minute range.
- Q. Are there stations with first-departure trains for commuting to Iidabashi?
- The Toei Oedo Line has trains originating at Hikarigaoka, the Yurakucho Line at Wakoshi and Shin-Kiba, and the Namboku Line at Akabane-Iwabuchi, all of which improve your chances of riding seated. If you want to avoid crowding, looking at areas near these originating stations is an effective approach.
Last updated · 2026-05