Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kitsuki, Oita
This rental apartment, located in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 27 sqm (approximately 8.16 tsubo), featuring a 9-tatami mat Western-style room and a 3-tatami mat kitchen area. The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is situated on the first floor of the second story. It was built in November 1998.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 15,000 JPY, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 500 JPY. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Other move-in costs include a key replacement fee starting from 16,500 JPY. The property includes one free parking space. The lease contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee, and one month of free rent is offered. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 18,000 JPY for 2 years for fire coverage, subject to change). A rental guarantee company membership is also required (50% initial fee, 3% monthly).
Equipment and features of the apartment include a separate bath and toilet, shower, gas stove availability, storage space, air conditioning, CATV capability, a washing machine placement area, flooring, a bay window, a fire alarm, a corner room location, top floor, propane gas, and hot water supply. Special notes indicate that the property is currently occupied, and the move-in date is negotiable. The floor plan is subject to the actual condition of the property.
The location is convenient, with proximity to National Route 10, making travel to Hiji Town and Kunisaki City areas easy. The nearest major train station is Kitsuki Station on the JR Nippo Main Line. The area is rich in history, as Kitsuki is known for its well-preserved samurai district, often called "Little Kyoto of Oita." A major nearby tourist attraction is Kitsuki Castle, a reconstructed hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city and Beppu Bay, providing a direct link to the region's feudal past.
