Marunouchi Commute Neighborhoods Advice/Suggestions

Hi all,

I’m a 23-year-old moving to Tokyo soon for work and will be commuting to Marunouchi (Tokyo Station area) about 4 days a week. I’m looking for advice on good neighborhoods to live in that keep my total commute under 30 minutes door-to-door.

Preferences:

• Budget: up to ¥150,000/month (ideally includes management fees)
• Layout: 1K, 1DK, or 1LDK
• Priorities: safe, relatively quiet, livable for a young professional, good access to convenience stores and grocery shops
• Not too far out – ideally no more than one train transfer

Right now, I’m looking at places around Monzennakacho, Kayabacho, Nihombashi, Kanda, Kinshicho, Ochanomizu, Kasuga, and Kourakuen. I used to live in Mita and liked the convenience, but this time I’m hoping for a place with a bit more of a neighborhood/community feel.

Any input or suggestions (including other neighborhoods I might have missed) would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!