Most Inquired-About Livable Towns are Concentrated Along the Chuo Line, with 'Asagaya' Topping the List; A ¥24,000 Monthly Rent Gap Between 'Reality and Aspiration'

CHINTAI Corporation has released its 'Most Desirable Places to Live Ranking 2026: Tokyo Metropolitan Area Edition,' based on data from its women-focused rental property search site, 'Woman.CHINTAI.' Reflecting practical choices, 'Asagaya' on the JR Chuo Line, known for its excellent balance of access to central Tokyo and livability, took the top spot in the 'livable towns' category. Meanwhile, 'Yokohama' ranked first in the 'dream towns' survey of unmarried women, with high-brand-value areas proving popular. The results highlighted a gap between reality and aspiration, with a monthly average rent difference of ¥24,000 between the two rankings.