Quick answer: Odakyu Line apartments cost about ¥49,000 to ¥149,000 a month for a studio or 1K. The Odakyu Odawara Line runs 82.5 km from Shinjuku to Odawara, with 47 stations across Tokyo and Kanagawa. Rent falls sharply after you leave Setagaya. Sagami-Ono, about 40 minutes from Shinjuku by rapid express, averages ¥62,500. That is about ¥23,500 less than Machida, the next stop toward Tokyo. For Camp Zama, the closest station is Sobudai-mae.
Odakyu Line key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operator | Odakyu Electric Railway |
| Route | Shinjuku (Tokyo) to Odawara (Kanagawa) |
| Length | 82.5 km |
| Stations | 47 |
| Opened | 1927 |
| Shinjuku to Machida | About 32 minutes by rapid express, ¥390 |
| Through service | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line from Yoyogi-Uehara |
| Branch lines | Tama Line from Shin-Yurigaoka, Enoshima Line from Sagami-Ono |
| Cheapest studio rent | Tsurumaki-Onsen, about ¥49,100 |
| Most expensive studio rent | Yoyogi-Uehara, about ¥149,400 |
Rent figures are LIFULL HOME’S averages for studio, 1K and 1DK apartments within a 10-minute walk of each station, checked October 2026.
Why Choose Odakyu Line Apartments?
The Odakyu Odawara Line is the main line of Odakyu Electric Railway. It starts at Shinjuku and runs southwest through Setagaya, Kawasaki, Machida and central Kanagawa to Odawara. The whole line opened in 1927.
Renters choose Odakyu Line apartments for three main reasons.
Many people want to live here. In a 2024 LIFULL HOME’S ranking, the Odakyu Odawara Line was the private railway in the Tokyo area with the most rental inquiries. Hon-Atsugi was its most popular station.
Direct routes into central Tokyo. The line ends at Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s biggest hubs. At Yoyogi-Uehara, some trains continue onto the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Omotesando, Kasumigaseki and Otemachi are on that line.
A wide price range on one line. You can pay ¥126,900 for a studio in Shimokitazawa or about half that in Sagami-Ono. Both are rapid express stops. You choose how much commute time to trade for lower rent.
Odakyu Line Rent by Station (2026)
The table lists all 47 stations from Shinjuku to Odawara. “Fastest stop” shows the fastest regular train that stops there, without the Romancecar. Rapid express (RE) is fastest, then express, then semi-express. Some stations get local trains only.
| Station | Area | km from Shinjuku | Fastest stop | Studio/1K rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo | 0.0 | RE | ¥143,100 |
| Minami-Shinjuku | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo | 0.8 | Local | ¥144,400 |
| Sangubashi | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo | 1.5 | Local | ¥120,600 |
| Yoyogi-Hachiman | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo | 2.7 | Local | ¥145,800 |
| Yoyogi-Uehara | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo | 3.5 | RE | ¥149,400 |
| Higashi-Kitazawa | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 4.2 | Local | ¥123,300 |
| Shimokitazawa | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 4.9 | RE | ¥126,900 |
| Setagaya-Daita | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 5.6 | Local | ¥104,100 |
| Umegaoka | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 6.3 | Local | ¥94,900 |
| Gotokuji | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 7.0 | Local | ¥98,900 |
| Kyodo | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 8.0 | Express | ¥102,400 |
| Chitose-Funabashi | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 9.2 | Semi-express | ¥118,800 |
| Soshigaya-Okura | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 10.6 | Semi-express | ¥93,200 |
| Seijogakuen-mae | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 11.6 | Express | ¥104,200 |
| Kitami | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 12.7 | Semi-express | ¥100,200 |
| Komae | Komae, Tokyo | 13.8 | Semi-express | ¥73,600 |
| Izumi-Tamagawa | Komae, Tokyo | 14.4 | Semi-express | ¥67,300 |
| Noborito | Tama-ku, Kawasaki | 15.2 | RE | ¥91,300 |
| Mukogaoka-Yuen | Tama-ku, Kawasaki | 15.8 | Express | ¥84,100 |
| Ikuta | Tama-ku, Kawasaki | 17.9 | Local | ¥78,000 |
| Yomiuri-Land-mae | Tama-ku, Kawasaki | 19.2 | Local | ¥78,900 |
| Yurigaoka | Asao-ku, Kawasaki | 20.5 | Local | ¥65,700 |
| Shin-Yurigaoka | Asao-ku, Kawasaki | 21.5 | RE | ¥82,900 |
| Kakio | Asao-ku, Kawasaki | 23.4 | Local | ¥68,400 |
| Tsurukawa | Machida, Tokyo | 25.1 | Local | ¥69,700 |
| Tamagawagakuen-mae | Machida, Tokyo | 27.9 | Local | ¥74,500 |
| Machida | Machida, Tokyo | 30.8 | RE | ¥86,000 |
| Sagami-Ono | Minami-ku, Sagamihara | 32.3 | RE | ¥62,500 |
| Odakyu-Sagamihara | Minami-ku, Sagamihara | 34.7 | Local | ¥64,400 |
| Sobudai-mae | Zama | 36.9 | Local | ¥70,200 |
| Zama | Zama | 39.2 | Local | ¥66,300 |
| Ebina | Ebina | 42.5 | RE | ¥83,300 |
| Atsugi | Ebina | 44.1 | Local | ¥69,500 |
| Hon-Atsugi | Atsugi | 45.4 | RE | ¥72,400 |
| Aiko-Ishida | Atsugi | 48.5 | RE | ¥66,800 |
| Isehara | Isehara | 52.2 | RE | ¥64,800 |
| Tsurumaki-Onsen | Hadano | 55.9 | RE | ¥49,100 |
| Tokaidaigaku-mae | Hadano | 57.0 | RE | ¥53,400 |
| Hadano | Hadano | 61.7 | RE | ¥53,600 |
| Shibusawa | Hadano | 65.6 | RE | ¥57,900 |
| Shin-Matsuda | Matsuda | 71.8 | RE | ¥51,700 |
| Kaisei | Kaisei | 74.3 | Express | ¥57,500 |
| Kayama | Odawara | 76.2 | Local | ¥57,400 |
| Tomizu | Odawara | 77.8 | Local | ¥52,000 |
| Hotaruda | Odawara | 79.2 | Local | ¥52,500 |
| Ashigara | Odawara | 80.8 | Local | ¥54,500 |
| Odawara | Odawara | 82.5 | RE | ¥64,000 |
Source: LIFULL HOME’S, average rent for studio, 1K and 1DK apartments within a 10-minute walk, excluding management fees, checked October 2026. Distances and train stops from Odakyu timetable data as listed on Wikipedia. Some semi-express trains stop at Ikuta, Yomiuri-Land-mae, Yurigaoka and stations between Kakio and Atsugi on weekday evenings only.
Three patterns stand out in the data.
The Setagaya border. Kitami, the last Setagaya stop, averages ¥100,200. Komae, one stop further, averages ¥73,600. That is about ¥26,600 less for the next station on the same line.
Machida vs Sagami-Ono. These two rapid express stops are only 1.5 km apart. Sagami-Ono costs about ¥23,500 less per month.
Express stops are not always the most expensive. Seijogakuen-mae is an express stop, yet it averages ¥14,600 less than Chitose-Funabashi, a semi-express stop next door.
Odakyu Line Neighborhoods, Section by Section
Shinjuku to Yoyogi-Uehara: the city end
Shinjuku connects to the JR Yamanote, Chuo and Saikyo lines, three subway lines, and the Keio and Seibu lines. Minami-Shinjuku, Sangubashi and Yoyogi-Hachiman are small local stops in Shibuya-ku. Studios here average ¥120,600 to ¥145,800.
Yoyogi-Uehara is where many trains join the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Rapid express and express trains reach Shinjuku in about 5 minutes. The station building connects directly to the Accorde Yoyogi-Uehara shopping building, which has a supermarket.
Shimokitazawa to Kyodo: Setagaya’s culture belt
Shimokitazawa is 7 minutes from Shinjuku by express. It is also a stop on the Keio Inokashira Line to Shibuya. The Mikan Shimokita complex is next to the station, and the Reload shops sit on the old Odakyu track site. See our Setagaya apartment rental guide for the wider ward.
Setagaya-Daita is the station next to Shimokitazawa and averages ¥104,100, about ¥22,800 less. Umegaoka and Gotokuji are quieter local stops below ¥100,000. Kyodo is an express stop with the Kyodo Corty shopping center by the north exit.
Chitose-Funabashi to Kitami: west Setagaya
Seijogakuen-mae is two express stops and 7 minutes from Shimokitazawa. It is known for planned residential streets laid out before the war. Studios average ¥104,200.
Soshigaya-Okura has the lowest studio average in Setagaya on this line, at about ¥93,200. Kitami is the last stop before the line leaves Setagaya.
Komae to Noborito: across the Tama River
Komae and Izumi-Tamagawa are in Komae City, still in Tokyo. They are the cheapest Tokyo stations within 15 km of Shinjuku on this line. Izumi-Tamagawa averages about ¥67,300.
Noborito is the first Kanagawa stop. It is a rapid express stop and connects to the JR Nambu Line toward Kawasaki and Tachikawa.
Mukogaoka-Yuen to Kakio: Kawasaki hills
Ikuta, Yomiuri-Land-mae and Yurigaoka are hillside residential stops. Yurigaoka averages about ¥65,700.
Shin-Yurigaoka is the main hub here. Rapid express trains reach Shinjuku in about 21 to 23 minutes. The Tama Line branches off toward Karakida. Large shops, including Aeon, Ito-Yokado and OPA, sit by the south exit.
Tsurukawa to Machida: Tokyo’s southern tip
Tsurukawa and Tamagawagakuen-mae are local stops in Machida City. Tamagawagakuen-mae is named after the Tamagawa Gakuen school.
Machida is the third-busiest station on the Odakyu network by passenger numbers. Rapid express trains reach Shinjuku in about 32 minutes, for a ¥390 fare. The JR Yokohama Line runs from Machida to Yokohama in about 30 minutes. Machida City also has many universities and vocational schools.
Sagami-Ono to Zama: the Camp Zama area
Sagami-Ono is where the Enoshima Line branches off toward Fujisawa and Enoshima. Most trains stop here, including rapid express. Shinjuku is about 40 minutes away. Studios average ¥62,500, the lowest of any rapid express stop within 45 minutes of Shinjuku.
Odakyu-Sagamihara, Sobudai-mae and Zama are local stops. Sobudai-mae is the closest station to Camp Zama. The section below covers the base in more detail.
Ebina to Isehara: central Kanagawa
Ebina connects to the Sotetsu Line and the JR Sagami Line. Hon-Atsugi is about 45 to 50 minutes from Shinjuku by rapid express. LIFULL HOME’S named it the most popular rental station on the Odakyu Odawara Line in 2024. For more on the prefecture, see our Kanagawa apartments for rent guide.
Tsurumaki-Onsen to Odawara: the far west
Rent drops to the lowest level on the line here. Tsurumaki-Onsen averages about ¥49,100, and Tokaidaigaku-mae, named after Tokai University, about ¥53,400.
Odawara is a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen and the start of the Hakone Tozan Line. The Romancecar takes about 80 minutes from Shinjuku. It needs a ¥1,000 limited express ticket on top of the ¥910 fare.
How Long Is the Commute to Shinjuku?
| Live at | To Shinjuku | Train | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimokitazawa | About 7 min | Express | ¥126,900 |
| Seijogakuen-mae | About 14 min | Express | ¥104,200 |
| Shin-Yurigaoka | About 21 to 23 min | Rapid express | ¥82,900 |
| Machida | About 32 min | Rapid express | ¥86,000 |
| Sagami-Ono | About 40 min | Rapid express | ¥62,500 |
| Hon-Atsugi | About 45 to 50 min | Rapid express | ¥72,400 |
| Odawara | About 80 min | Romancecar (extra fee) | ¥64,000 |
Typical daytime times. Seijogakuen-mae is 7 minutes from Shinjuku to Shimokitazawa plus 7 minutes to Seijo. Rush-hour trains can take longer.
If you study in central Tokyo, see our guide to direct train access to Shinjuku for students.
Odakyu Line Apartments Near Camp Zama
Camp Zama is the headquarters of US Army Japan. The Army’s newcomer page names Sobudai-mae on the Odakyu Line as the closest station. From the station, you cross the street and walk straight to the Gate 4 pedestrian gate.
| Station | Studio rent | Fastest stop | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobudai-mae | ¥70,200 | Local | Closest station, walk to Gate 4 |
| Zama | ¥66,300 | Local | One stop west of Sobudai-mae |
| Odakyu-Sagamihara | ¥64,400 | Local | One stop east of Sobudai-mae |
| Sagami-Ono | ¥62,500 | Rapid express | Taxi or MWR transfer service to Main Gate 1 |
Sobudai-mae is the easiest walk to the base, but express trains do not stop there. Sagami-Ono is two stops away and gets rapid express trains to Shinjuku. New arrivals at Sagami-Ono can take a taxi to Main Gate 1 or use the MWR Sagami-Ono transfer service. Taxis cannot enter the base.
For on-base and off-base housing rules, OHA and military ID screening, read our Sagamihara apartments near Camp Zama guide.
Which Odakyu Line Station Is Best for You?
Young professionals in Shinjuku or Shibuya: Shimokitazawa or Setagaya-Daita
Shimokitazawa has express trains and the Inokashira Line to Shibuya. Setagaya-Daita is next door and about ¥22,800 cheaper.
Quieter life in Tokyo on a budget: Komae or Izumi-Tamagawa
Both are still in Tokyo, both are semi-express stops, and studios cost under ¥74,000.
Families: Seijogakuen-mae, Shin-Yurigaoka or Machida
All three are express stops. Shin-Yurigaoka and Machida also have large shopping areas next to the station. If you need more space, compare these with the Den-en-toshi Line apartments guide.
Camp Zama personnel: Sobudai-mae or Sagami-Ono
Choose Sobudai-mae to walk to Gate 4. Choose Sagami-Ono for faster trains to Shinjuku and lower rent.
Lowest budget: Tsurumaki-Onsen, Shin-Matsuda or Tomizu
Studios average about ¥49,000 to ¥52,000. Tsurumaki-Onsen and Shin-Matsuda both get rapid express trains.
How Crowded Is the Odakyu Line at Rush Hour?
The busiest section is Setagaya-Daita to Shimokitazawa, inbound, around 7:35 to 8:35 am. In fiscal 2024, Japan’s transport ministry measured it at 146% of capacity.
| Line | Busiest section | FY2024 congestion |
|---|---|---|
| Odakyu Odawara Line | Setagaya-Daita to Shimokitazawa | 146% |
| Keio Line | Shimo-Takaido to Meidaimae | 143% |
| Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line | Ikejiri-Ohashi to Shibuya | 133% |
| Tokyu Toyoko Line | Yutenji to Nakameguro | 122% |
| JR Chuo Line (Rapid) | Nakano to Shinjuku | 161% |
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, average for the busiest hour.
Odakyu finished four-track operation between Yoyogi-Uehara and Noborito in 2018. This lets express and local trains run on separate tracks. If a quieter morning matters to you, compare our Toyoko Line apartments guide.
What Are the Downsides of Odakyu Line Apartments?
Rush hours are busy. The busiest section runs at 146% of capacity in the weekday morning peak.
Many stations get local trains only. Express trains do not stop at Sobudai-mae, Zama, Odakyu-Sagamihara, Kakio or Tsurukawa. Check the timetable before you sign a lease.
Atsugi is not in Atsugi. Atsugi Station is in Ebina City. The busy town center is at Hon-Atsugi. Check the station name carefully on listings.
The Romancecar costs extra. Every seat is reserved, and you pay a limited express fee on top of the fare.
How to Rent an Odakyu Line Apartment as a Foreigner
- Set your budget. Plan for rent plus about four to six months of rent in move-in costs.
- Choose your commute limit. Decide how many minutes to Shinjuku you accept, then pick two or three stations from the table.
- Check walking time. Many listings are 10 to 15 minutes from the station. Our guide on walking distance to train stations explains what each minute means.
- Prepare documents. You will usually need your residence card, passport, proof of income and a Japanese phone number. SOFA personnel use different documents, as our Camp Zama guide explains.
- Use a guarantor company. Most landlords require one. Arealty can help you choose a company that accepts foreign tenants.
- Visit or request a video tour. Check the street at night, the nearest supermarket and the route to the station.
For the full process, read our guide to renting in Tokyo as a foreigner.
Frequently Asked Questions
A studio or 1K costs about ¥49,000 to ¥149,000 a month in 2026. Yoyogi-Uehara is the most expensive station and Tsurumaki-Onsen is the cheapest.
Izumi-Tamagawa is the cheapest Tokyo station within 15 km, at about ¥67,300. Among rapid express stops, Sagami-Ono averages about ¥62,500 and is about 40 minutes from Shinjuku.
About 32 minutes by rapid express on the Odakyu Line. The one-way fare is ¥390.
Sobudai-mae is the closest station. From there, you can walk to the Gate 4 pedestrian gate. Express trains do not stop at Sobudai-mae, so Sagami-Ono is the nearest rapid express stop.
Yes. Some trains continue from Yoyogi-Uehara onto the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. That line serves Omotesando, Kasumigaseki and Otemachi.
Yes, at rush hour. In fiscal 2024, the section from Setagaya-Daita to Shimokitazawa averaged 146% of capacity during the busiest morning hour.
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About this guide
This guide was written by Lucy Nguyen, Marketing Specialist at Arealty, using station-level rent data and official railway and government information. Rent and train details change, so check current listings before you decide.
Sources
- LIFULL HOME’S: Odakyu Odawara Line rent by station
- LIFULL HOME’S: 2024 private railway rental ranking (PDF)
- Wikipedia: Odakyu Odawara Line
- MLIT: FY2024 train congestion rates (PDF)
- Odakyu: four-track operation results, 2018 (PDF)
- US Army Garrison Japan: arriving at Camp Zama
- ekitan: Shinjuku to Machida
- ekitan: Shimokitazawa to Shinjuku
- ekitan: Sagami Romancecar
- ekitan: Super Hakone Romancecar fares
- MOFA: access to the Foreign Service Training Institute, Sagami-Ono (PDF)
- Toyo Keizai: Shin-Yurigaoka to Shinjuku travel time
- DIME: cheaper stations near Shimokitazawa
- GO TOKYO: Shimokitazawa
- Tama City: Machida area guide (PDF)
- Money Post: Atsugi and Hon-Atsugi
- Daily: Odakyu Line rental station ranking
- CHINTAI: Yoyogi-Uehara and Kyodo stations
- Kenbiya: Machida Station
- Bunshun: Sagami-Ono Station
- Bunshun: Shin-Yurigaoka Station
- Gendai: Odakyu four-track project
Real estate advisor at Arealty Japan, specialising in helping foreign residents navigate the Tokyo and Osaka rental markets. Lucy has guided hundreds of international renters — from Working Holiday visa holders to corporate relocations — through Japan’s apartment application process. Her writing draws on firsthand experience with landlord screening, guarantor companies, and foreigner-friendly listings across all 23 Tokyo wards and major Kansai cities.
