Commuting from Hirai station to Takadanobaba Station

Hey everyone,

I am moving to Japan in about 3 weeks time, but I'm still looking for a housing option. I will be studying a year and a half at SNG Language School (5 minute walk from Takadanobaba station) and my classes will be in the afternoon (at around 13 hrs).

I'm also looking for furnished apartments since I'm not big on sharing a bathroom.

I found this Oakhouse option located at Hirai, and liked it because it has all the social perks from a share house but still allows for privacy since all rooms have a kitchenette and a toilet/bath.

The only downside is the commute to the school. I already checked the route on Google maps and it looks like it'll be an average of 50 minutes including a transfer between Chūō-Sōbu Line (Local) and the Tozai Line in Iidabashi Station in order to get to Takadanobaba station.

Alternatively, I am considering buying a bike (possibly an e-bike) and riding it to the school, which would roughly be a 1hr comute as well.

I’ve also checked out furnished apartments closer to Takadanobaba, but so far they’ve been way too expensive.

Do you think either commute would be stupid and I would be better off keep looking for something closer to the school?

Has anyone experienced a similar commute/situation?

I'm honestly really anxious on this whole housing situation so I would really appreciate any kind of insight or advice.

Thanks!