There are 18 share houses on train lines with a direct ride to Ikebukuro. In most houses, the cheapest room costs between ¥47,000 and ¥57,000 a month (typically about ¥52,000). Of these, 11 are for women only. According to the operators, about 66% of residents are from outside Japan on average. Most are in Toshima-ku, Kita-ku, Bunkyo-ku, and Itabashi-ku.
A northern hub with many schools, and cheaper rents along the lines that run from it.
Lines with a direct ride to Ikebukuro: Tobu Tojo Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Saikyo Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Yamanote Line, Utsunomiya Line / Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Yurakucho Line, and Seibu Yurakucho Line
These lines reach the station without changing trains. How long the trip takes depends on which station you live near, so check the route before you decide.
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Kita-ku
Private rooms from ¥54,000/month
Ariya House Takinogawa: Women-only private rooms with locks
Ariya House Takinogawa is a clean and stylish share house exclusively for women. It is located in a quiet residential area, a 6-minute walk from Itabashi Station on the Saikyo Line and a 4-minute walk from Shin-Itabashi Station on the Toei…
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