Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Kanazawa's Tranquil Yokogawa District
This rental apartment offers a compact yet functional living space in the peaceful Yokogawa 3-chome area of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The property is a 19.53 sqm (approximately 5.9 tsubo) 1K layout located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in August 1996. The monthly rent is a very affordable 20,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. Key financial terms include a security deposit of two months' rent (subject to final settlement of actual costs), no key money, and a two-year lease term with no renewal fee.
Essential equipment and features include a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a washbasin, an IH cooking heater, storage space, air conditioning, an indoor space for a washing machine, flooring, lighting fixtures, propane gas, running water, and a propane gas water heater. Special notes from the agent clarify important details: parking is available on-site for 5,500 yen per month, but if the lot is full, a separate contract for a nearby monthly parking space will be necessary. The water bill is typically 2,750 yen per month but can increase to 5,000 yen (tax excluded) for two occupants or depending on usage. A rental guarantee contract with Nihon Chintai Hoshō is mandatory, involving an initial guarantee fee of 20,000 yen and a monthly guarantee fee of 600 yen. The property also requires insurance, estimated at 15,000 yen for two years with Sompo Japan as an example, though terms may vary.
The location provides excellent daily convenience, with Lawson and 7-Eleven convenience stores within a 3 to 7-minute walk. The area is steeped in culture and history, being part of the wider Kanazawa region, famous for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan's Three Great Gardens—and the iconic Kanazawa Castle. A unique local fact is that the nearby Hokuriku Railway line, which serves the Yokogawa 3-chome bus stop just a minute's walk away, is a vital local transport link in a city that beautifully blends traditional crafts with modern living.
