Compact and Affordable Apartment in Joetsu City, Niigata
This rental apartment, located in the La Neige Joetsu building in Iwaki, Joetsu City, Niigata, offers a highly affordable living solution with minimal initial costs. The monthly rent is 16,000 JPY, with a manageable monthly management fee of 2,000 JPY. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), making it an excellent option for those looking to keep move-in expenses low. The apartment is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy.
The unit itself is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 17.35 sqm (approximately 5.24 tsubo). It is situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in September 1985. The main living space is a 6-tatami mat Western-style room with a south-facing orientation for good natural light. The apartment features a combined bath and toilet unit, space for a washing machine, air conditioning, storage space, and allows for a gas stove. It is equipped with a monitor intercom and a dimple key system for security. The building uses propane gas. The apartment is on the top floor of the two-story structure.
Special notes indicate this property is suitable for seniors. Pets are allowed, but an additional key money payment of one month's rent or more will be required. Two-person occupancy and use as an office are also negotiable. An optional 24-hour安心サポート (peace of mind support) service is available for 16,500 JPY per two-year period. A parking space is available nearby for an additional 3,000 JPY per month, subject to vehicle type confirmation. Other running costs include a neighborhood association fee of 500 JPY per month and a mandatory 'Sumai no Hoken安新サービス' (Housing Insurance Peace of Mind Service) for 550 JPY per month. A one-time cleaning fee of 15,000 JPY is required upon move-in. The lease term is two years with a renewal fee, and tenant liability insurance as well as a guarantee company membership (with a premium of up to 100% of one month's rent) are required.
The area of Joetsu City is rich in history and natural beauty. It was formed from the merger of the old castle town of Takada and the port city of Naoetsu. A notable local landmark is the impressive Takada Castle, famous for its stunning three-story keep and its surrounding park, which is one of Japan's top three sites for viewing cherry blossoms at night. The apartment is approximately a 34-minute walk or a short drive from Kasugayama Station on the Myoko Haneuma Line.
