As a foreigner, finding a place to live is difficult, especially in the Tokyo area with the papers required and many other reasons. And yes, many companies offer services for renting apartments, but we want a service that is convenient for us and will help us.

Then, let’s make it easier for you to find a place to live. If you are looking for a place to live in the Tokyo area, then you can look for apartments near the  Keio line which is a train line that connects you to some of the most important stations in Tokyo.

In this article, I would like to share with you the eight best apartments near the Keio line (such as Shinjuku Station and Fuchu Station) that are foreigner-friendly and offer English services.

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What is the Keio Line?

The Keio Line (京王線) is a railway line operated by Keio Electric Railway. Keio line has 34 stations and all of the stations are located in Tokyo. The route name comes from the “Kyo” in Tokyo and “O” in Hachioji. Keio line runs between Shinjuku station and Keio Hachioji station. While Keio New line is the common name for the line extension between Shinjuku station and Sasazuka station with 4 stations. Keio line has six different types of services Keio liner, Limited Express (Special express), Express, Section Express (Semi-express), Rapid and Local train.

The good thing about living near this railway line is that it is a line for commuting to work and school in central Tokyo. This line will pass through mostly residential areas. It’s an inter-city rail that connects Tokyo’s center of commercial activities such as Shinjuku, to Hachioji City which has the largest population in the Tama area.

And many beautiful places can be visited along the Keio line, including some famous tourist spots, sightseeing, and attractions. Here are some of them:

• Sanrio Puroland
• Keio Yomiuriland
• Mt. Takao
• Tama Zoological Park
• Tama Hills Nature Park

Our 8 Picks: Apartments near the Keio Line

From here, we will introduce to you our 8 picks for the best apartments for foreigners near the Keio Line. I hope you find one that suits your needs.

1. Tobitakyū 1K Apartment

Location: Tobitakyu 1, Chofu-shi, Tokyo.
3 minutes by walk from Tobitakyu Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 63,000 yen + 7,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 27.62 m² (1K)
Floor: 1F/4F
Year Built: 2002
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Gas Stove/  Self-Locking Entrance/ Loft and Balcony.

For more details and information, check the link below.

2. Daitabashi 1DK Apartment

Location: Ohara 1, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.
5 minutes by walk from Daitabashi Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 132,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 34.4 m² (1DK)
Floor: 12F/14F
Year Built: 2018
Features:  Bath and Toilet Separated/ Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator/ Corner Room/Pet Allowed and Musical Instrument Allowed.

For more details and information, check the link below.

3. Sakurajōsui 1R Apartment

Location: Shimotakaido 1, Suginami-ku, Tokyo.
3 minutes by walk from Sakurajosui Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 95,000 yen + 10,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 25.28 m² (1R)
Floor: 3F/6F
Year Built: 2016
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/Washing Machin Inside/ Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Elevator and Balcony.

For more details and information, check the link below.

4. Yoyogi 1LDK Apartment

Location: Yoyogi 2, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
6 minutes by walk from Shinjuku Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 167,000 yen + 12,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 34.74 m² (1LDK)
Floor: 4F/9F
Year Built: 2016
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator and Balcony.

For more details and information, check the link below.

5. Sasazuka 1LDK Apartment

6. Shimo-takaido 1DK Apartment

Location: Akatsutsumi 4, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.
3 minutes by walk from Shimo-takaido Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 115,000 yen + 8,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 34.48 m² (1DK)
Floor: 3F/7F
Year Built: 2004
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Washing Machine Inside/Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator and Balcony.

For more details and information, check the link below.

7. Roka-kōen 1K Apartment

Location: Minamikarasuyama 2, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.
1 minute by walk from Roka-koen Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 97,000 yen + 8,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 34.67 m² (1K)
Floor: 3F/9F
Year Built: 2006
Features: Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance and Elevator.

For more details and information, check the link below.

8. Fuchū 1R Apartment

Location: Saiwaicho 1, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo.
11 minutes by walk from Fuchu Station of the Keio Line.

Monthly Cost: 67,000 yen + 6,000 yen (Maintenance Fee)
Type: Apartment
Size: 19.93 m² (1R)
Floor: 5F/6F
Year Built: 2007
Features: Free Internet/Air-Conditioner/ Bath and Toilet Separated/ Gas Stove/ Built-in Kitchen/ Self-Locking Entrance/ Elevator/Balcony and Corner Room.

For more details and information, check the link below.

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