Compact and Affordable 1K Apartment in Toride, Ibaraki
This rental apartment, located in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers a simple and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room, providing a total private floor area of 23.18 sqm (approximately 7.01 tsubo). The building is a two-story, lightweight steel structure built in April 1988, and this unit is situated on the second floor.
Key financial terms are notably affordable. The monthly rent is 20,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. The initial costs are reduced with no security deposit (敷金) required, only a one-month refundable deposit (敷金・精算). There is also no key money (礼金). Other monthly running costs include an estimated water bill of around 2,000 yen. The lease contract period is 2 years, and a non-life insurance policy covering household goods is required for the duration.
According to the agent's notes on equipment and features, the apartment includes a toilet, a separate bath and toilet (バス・トイレ別), a shower, a washbasin, a usable gas stove, storage space, and uses propane gas. A special note (特記備考) clarifies that the floor plan should be considered secondary to the actual condition of the property.
The area of Toride offers a blend of suburban convenience and access to nature. An interesting local fact is that the city is part of the greater Kanto Plain and has historically been a post town on the important Mito Kaido road. For recreation, residents can visit the nearby Ushikunuma Waterfront Park, a scenic spot by one of Japan's largest lakes, Lake Kasumigaura, which is perfect for walking and enjoying waterfront views.
