Shimokitazawa is one of a popular town in Tokyo. Many young people want to live in Shimokitazawa. Because pop culture and many popular shops attract young people.
But, it is not easy to live in Shimokitazawa. High rent prevents them. You needs 6-70,000Yen (= 750USD - 880USD ) per month for single room type apartment in Shimokitazawa. It is 1.5 times of Hachioji, Takahatafudo, etc (These towns locates 1 hour distance by train from Shinjuku/Shibuya).
If you want to buy a house in Shimokitazawa, 60,000,000Yen (= 750000USD) (or more) is bottom line. And lowest house has only 3-4 rooms !
