Living in Chikusa, Nagoya

Monthly rent in JPY (¥). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Nagoya dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ¥85,000/month — roughly 12% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ¥110,000 - ¥140,000/month and three-bedrooms ¥155,000 - ¥200,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Nagoya areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, students, affordable tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Fushimi.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps 千種 as the nearest rail stop, 今池西公園 as nearby green space and バロー as the nearest supermarket around the Chikusa reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Chikusa, Nagoya?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chikusa costs ¥75,000 - ¥95,000/month (second-hand contract) or ¥55,000 - ¥75,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ¥110,000 - ¥140,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ¥155,000 - ¥200,000/month.

Is Chikusa safe for expats?

Chikusa has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Chikusa to Nagoya center?

The commute from Chikusa to Nagoya city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is Chikusa like to live in?

Residential area near universities. Quieter, more affordable, family-friendly. In our data it is tagged as residential, students, affordable.